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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: jonny williams <jwilli47@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <jonny_williams077@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:52:32 +0200
Subject: pls i need your help,



Dearest Partner,

My name is Mr. Jonny Williams , I am 23 years old single . I lost my parents and my only sister of 19 years to the war in my country. I am lucky that I was taken to this country Cote d'Ivoire by some good sameritans who have families here in Ivory coast. I am staying in a missionary camp for people displaced by the crisis in my country and those from this country's crisis. I would like to appeal to you confidentialy to assist me concerning my late father's deposit in a (security company) here in Abidjan of ($8 million USD) I want to move out of here because the crisis that started here for years now is still on, and there is no sign that it will be well with the country. Also the condition in this camp is not condusive for me. Can I trust you to help me retrieve the treasure box from the (security company) as my (foriegn partner) and also provide a place for me to stay in your country? Can I also trust you to safe keep this fund and also help me invest this fund in a profitable business in your country when this money get to you? If you are willing to help me, please indicate in your next mail. I will discuss with you some details, Let me know also from you what will you deduct from the total money after you help me clear the treasure from the (security company) here Awaiting your urgent response. God bless you. Mr. Jonny Williams
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