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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From:
Date:
Subject: From: Benjamin Yerima.
=46rom: Benjamin Yerima.
Abidjan Cote D=E2=80=98ivoire West Africa.
Telephone Number: +22505208390=20
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Good Day,
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Attention:(I want to invest with you).
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My name is Benjamin Yerima. I am the only child of late Dr and Mrs Nana=
Yerima,Before the death of My father he was a big exporter of Cocoa an=
d coffee in Cote D=E2=80=98ivoire. My father and my mother was killed b=
y the rebels group in Cote D=E2=80=98ivoire.
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Before the death of My father he give me a secret concerning a deposit =
he made in Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire. He deposit the sum of US$ 18. 5 milli=
on dollars in my name. I would want you to send me your account details=
so that I will arrange the transfer. Immediately after the transfer yo=
u will help me relocate to your country.=20
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My fathers relatives made some attempts on my life in order to inherit =
my fathers wealth.Due to this attitude of my father's relatives,I decid=
ed to run to Abidjan where I am presently living in a hotel now.
=20
How old are you and what are you doing for a living? Please help me and=
you will never ever regret it.=20
Awaits to hear from you immediately telephone: +22505208390=20
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Remain Blessed
Benjamin Yerima.
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