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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: maryanna_jacob2001@yahoo.cn
Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 20:03:56 +0000
Subject: I AM 21 YEARS OLD GIRL.


*From Maryanna Jacob. *
**
*Greetings,Greetings in the name of the most high GOD. The source through
which I got your contact gave me the confidence to reach you.*
*I am Miss Maryanna Jacob.I'm 21 years old, I am the only Daughter of my
late parents Mr & Mrs Daniel Jacob, My father was a highly reputable
busnness magnate who operated in the capital of Ivory coast during his
days.It is sad to say that my father passed away mysteriously in France
during one of his business trips abroad in the year 20th.Febuary 2007.Though
his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by
an uncle of his who travelled with him at that time. *
**
*But God knows the truth! My mother died when I was just 11 years old,and
since then my father took me so special.Before his death on Febuary 20 2007
he called the secretary who accompanied him to the hospital and told him
that he has the sum of United State Dollars.(USD$25.000,000 Million) left in
a Security Company here in Abidjan, that he used my name as the only
daughter for his next of kin in deposited of the funds. He also explained to
me that it was because of this wealth that he was posisoned. He also gave an
out standing instrution to the company that the Consignment must be sealed
and well kept until i ask for it. and it was deposited as an atifact to
avoid problem or tamparing by the officers of the company,before use.*
**
*I am just 21 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know
what to do. Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds
and after the transaction i will come and live with you as a partner and i'm
ready to do anything of your choice.This is because I have suffered a lot of
set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast.The
death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life and i wished to
invested under your care with your advise please. 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 me as your partner?*
**
*2. Can I completely trust you that you can not betray me? *
**
*3.What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you
after the money is in your control while i come over and finalize my
education? *
**
*Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible Immedaitely i
confirmed you willingness then i will send you the details.*
**
*Your's Sincerly Girl, *
**
*I await your immediate response.*
**
*Thanks and God bless you. *
**
*Miss Maryanna Jacob.*

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