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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: jephter okey <jephter24@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:48:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: investment proposal


Greetings dear,
I know that this mail will be a surprise to you,but i also know that it is how God wanted it,so do not be scared for am ready to clarify any question you may ask.
I am Josephine Chukwuma,am a gold dealer and a cocoa farmer from Cote d" Voire,originally am a Ghanain citizen married to an Ivorean,but presently am in Ghana because of the possible out break of war and killings which has been the order of the day.
I believe strongly that it is God that directed me to you,because i"ve been looking for a Godly and reliable person whom i can go into partnership investment with,i have the initial capital for that,but i"m having problems from a polygamous home where i"m married to and so it became impossible for me to embark on any investment which they can notice,that is the reason why i needed somebody that will be in the forefront of the business so that nobody notices my involvement in the establishment.
Although we have not met face to face before, but we have to establish trust,and i assure you that if you will be straight forward,we are going to benefit immensely and build a long lasting relationship.
I want you to reply me as soon as you receive this information to indicate your interest,i guarantee you%100 risk free,but it has to be very confidential.
Thanks and remain blessed.
Josephine Chukwuma




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