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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:
  • "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "hundred thousand us 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)
  • "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Juan Komito <juandkomito@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:47:58 +0100 (CET)
Subject: I need your urgent assistance


Happy Easter to you,

I am so sorry if I may interrupt or violate your policy in any way,I have a proposal for you.It is however not mandatory nor will i in any manner force you to honour against your will. I am Juanita Komito.I am 20years old and the only daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs.Collins Komito. My father was a highly reputable business magnet(a cocoa merchant) who operated in the capital of Ivory coast during his days My mother died when I was just 4 years old,and since then my father took me so special.


It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad year 28th.November.2006,Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by my uncle who travelled with him to France.But God knows the truth! My late father deposted the sum of the seven million four hundred thousand US Dollars(US$7,400,000) in a suspence account with one of the banks here in Abidjan,Ivory Coast in favour of me and I will like you to help me transfer this fund to your account.

I am just 20 years old and really don't know what to do.Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds.This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of continous political crisis here in Ivory coast.The death of my father actually has brought sorrow to my life.

I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards.Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.

Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
1. Can you honestly help ?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount will be good for you after the money is transfered into your account?

Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.Thank you so much.


My sincere regards to you
Juanita Komito








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