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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: "Konan Nancy" <nancykonan3@livedoor.com>
Reply-To: na_konan03@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:59:06 +0000
Subject: From: Nancy Konan


From: Nancy Konan
Hello,

I come in the greatest secrecy solicited your high kindness, assistance of
great importance. My name is Nancy Konan. The only Daugther of Late Dr.
Valentine Konan of Sierra Leone. Before the death of my father, he left a
"WILL" in my favour, content of the WILL gives me the right to inherit the
sum of $6,500,000.00 (Six Million Five Hundred thousand United States
dollars.

I am seeking your assistance in becoming my guardian that will contact the
Finance Institute where my father deposited this money, as I am still under
age, I don't know exactly how to handle this transaction.
After the claims of this money from the Finance Institute, you will help me
handle the investment into a good business of your choice, while I will
continue my education in your country.

I am waiting for your quick reply so that I will give you contact of the
Finance Institute with name of their director for your direct communication
with them for the claims of this money on my behalf as my guardian. Send
copy of your reply to my alternative address: ( na_konan03@yahoo.com.hk )

Best regards,
Nancy Konan

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