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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "hundred thousand united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Miss.Susan Kumba" <misssusan_5@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <misssusankumba@yahoo.fr>
Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2007 13:54:52 +0100
Subject: From Miss.Susan Kumba


From Miss.Susan KumbaAddress: 01 Bp Villa 95, Rue de CocodyAbidjan-Cote d'Ivoire - Ivory Coast

Dear Respected one,

It is with a heart full of hope,believe and trust in God that i write you this letter to seek your help.

I am Miss.Susan Kumba 22years old, i am a citizen of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire - Ivory coast, and why i contacted you is to help me transfer the Sum of US$7,500.000.00 (Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand United States dollars) to your private account or company's Bank account because I want to re-settle in your Country for continuation of my education and for investement part of the money in any lucrative business you will advise me in your country.

The money is what I inherited from my late parents and the money was deposited in one of the Banks here in Abidjan-Cote d'Ivoire by my Father before his sudden death 5 months ago.

FOR MORE PROOF AND ASSURANCE, I WOULD WANT YOU TO COME DOWN HERE FOR US TO DO THE TRANSACTION IF IT WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR YOU.

I will offer you 20% of the total money and i will detail you more about me if you accepted to assist me.

Your immediate response will be highly appreciated.
Thanks,Yours sincerely,Miss.Susan Kumba
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