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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- rachelkairu@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: helpme@ciudad.com.ar
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 06:58:50 -0300 (GMT-03:00)
Subject: Hello Dear,

Hello Dear,

I am more than happy in your urgent response. How are you today? l hope fine.
Mine is not too good due to my suffering condition here in Cotouon Benin Republic.

My name is Miss Rachel Kairu I am (23) years old, single and never married,
5ft 8 inches Tall, 55kg weight, black hair and brown eyes,l am from Uganda
in West Africa and presently l am residing in a church Orphanage home here
in Cotouon Benin Republic as a result of the civil war that was fought in my country some years months ago.

I lost my both Parents during this deadly Political War that Damaged Thousands of innocent Souls in Uganda.My family was among the first targetof the rebels because my Late father was Successful business man and also a politician supporting the Present Government then l managed to make my way to this country
Cotouon Benin Republic due to I have inheritance that worth 10 Million Dollars in my name where l am seeking asylum and never pray or think to step my legs in that bloody country called Uganda.

I would like to know more about you.Your likes and dislikes, your hobbies and what you are doing presently. I will tell you more about myself in my next mail. Attached to me your picture with personal details I do want to invest this 10 Milion Dollars.

Hoping to hear from you soonest with this box rachelkairu@yahoo.com
Yours Forever,
Miss Rachel Kairu

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