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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: Chetam lebee <chetamlebee@oho.ee>
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:06:38 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Dear Respectful one,


Dear Respectful one,





























































































































































































































































































































































Warm greetings to you and your family in good faith. I am aware that
this is not a formal approach in starting a relationship, but as time
goes on, you will realise the need for my approach. My email to you
will come as a surprise since i don't know














































































































































































you in person but if this message comes to you out of your wish, i am
very sorry. I hope that you will read through this email and understand
how difficult things can be for someone in a particular period in life,
I introduce my self to you with all faith, trust and hope you will
understand to assist me not to betray me at the end.





























































































































































































































































































































































My name is master Chetam Lebee ,i am 19 years old now, I am the only
surviving son of late chief late Gabriel Lebee, one rebel from one part
of the government struck our township and killed my parents and my only
sister  because my father was one of














































































































































































the oppositions to the former president of my country republic of
sierra Leone (freetown). And before his death he has succeeded in
saving the sum of (USD $15 MILLION FIFTEEN MILLION U.S DOLLARS ) here
in Abidjan the capital of cote d ivoire














































































































































































which i am the next of kin.





























































































































































































































































































































































My dad, has planed to purchase and import some Diamond processing
machines and the development of another factory, unfortunately he did
not meet his target before his














































































































































































untimely death.Right now, as a boy i really need your assistant to
transfer this money to your country for investment purposes through
your directive. Such as Manufacturing and














































































































































































real estate management in your country if there is another good
business investment you know we can easily invest the money there this
is the most important reason why i contacted you for help. Since
security here can not be guaranteed, besides i've lost my family and
my  father's company was burnt down in that rebel attack. Right now i
am in great confusion. Pleasei am begging you to do me a favor by
standing as my guardian and














































































































































































receiver of the money on my behalf.





























































































































































































































































































































































I have suffered in so much pain since i lost my family my uncle has
been after my life because of this money but he did not know exactly
where the money was deposited, so i have decided to travel out of this
country and invest in your country if you will accept to be my
guardian.I am hiding in a local place here and I will compensate you
with 25% of this money if you can help me to transfer the money to your
account l hope you will not betray the trust i have on you because this
money is my only hope in this life and you will also help me to come
over to your country to continue my education while you














































































































































































will invest my own share of the money under your care.














































































































































































I can assure you there is No Risk














































































































































































involve the money is an inheritance from my late father .














































































































































































I am waiting to hear from you.














































































































































































Best Regards,














































































































































































Master Chetam Lebee.



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