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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: <mr_jerry_8@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: mr_jerry_boney@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2008 17:15:07 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Mr.Jerry Boney Urgent


I managed to escape to Abidjan the Republic of Cote dIvoire through the help of my fathers friend who is a traveler. As my travelling document was seized.I am now looking for a trustworthy and God fearing person who will handle this money for rapid profit for my future.

For your information, the security company did not know the real content of the box and I do not wish them to know until the money is transferred to your account.As it was deposited as family valuables and treasures.Meanwhile, I want to leave Cote dIvoire entirely for investment of this money in
your country and mostly for my future . I want you to please assist me to claim the box from the finance company and to deposit the money in your account as to order the bank to transfer the money to your account in your country. As my foreign partner.


I have it in mind to reward you with a certain percentage for your assistance.Finally please ensure that no one else knows about this money as it is only myself,and yourself knows about this money.

May God protect and guide you as you assist me.
Yours sincerely,
Mr.Jerry Boney






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