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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: bokaphilomina philomina <bokaphilominaphilomina@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: philominaboka@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:39:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Dearrest In CHrist.


Hello dear,
How are you with your family? It's good to write today, however, is neither mandatory nor in any way compel me to go against their will. My name is julleton morgan.I am 20 years old, the only daughter and the son of the head (Late) BOKA PHILOMINA My father was a gold miner great reputation in the Ivory Coast during his days. It is sad to say that he died mysteriously during one of his business trips however, his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by my uncle who travelled with him at that time. But God knows the truth!
My mother died when I was still a child, and since then my father took me so special. Before his death, he asked the secretary who accompanied him to hospital and he has said that the amount of $ 11700000.00. One of the leading Bank here in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Moreover, he said he deposited the money in my name, and finally issued a written instruction to his lawyer whom he said is in possession of all the necessary facilities and legal documents in relation to this fund and the bank. I am only 20 years old and a college student and really did not know what to do.
Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this money, it is because I have suffered a lot of setbacks as a result of the ongoing political crisis here in Ivory Coast and the family problems that made me run away from home My late father and I hid in a local hotel for the safety of my life at the hands of my evil uncle who kill my father and some other family members who are my life, because after that money.
The death of my father actually brought back pain and back to my life. My dear, I am in a sincere desire of your urgent assistance in this
With regard. Dear, his suggestions and ideas are much needed, please let me tell you what I want you to do for me.

1. You help me negotiate lucrative and legal for investment if the money is invested wisely, as you know that I am only a little girl and had no knowledge of investment.

2. You will help me secure a permanent residence permit in your country, for me to come over and continue my education, as you will be taken care of the investment that will be created for you. The most important of all is for you to be a good partner, when the money arrives in his country.

I am ready to give you 15% of the total money after the money has been successfully transferred to his bank account in his country for their assistance and 5% for expenditures made during the transfer process. Does this offer you OK? . Please consider this and come back to me as soon as possible.

Thank you for being there for me.

Sincerely,
PHILOMINA BOKA.


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