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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Rita Idoma <r_rita008@yahoo.ca>
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:54:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: From Mrs B Rita Idoma.
From Mrs B Rita Idoma.
I am Mrs Rita Idoma from Cote d’ivoire. I am a widow being that I lost my husband. My husband was serving as a director of the Cocoa exporting board until his death.He was assassinated by the rebels following the political uprising. Before his death he deposited Five Million America Dollars ($5, Million) in the Bank here in my country.
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I want you to help me for us to transfer the money to your country as you will be the beneficiary and recipient of the fund.I have plans to do investment in your country. This is my reason for writing to you. Please if you are willing to assist me and my only son, indicate your interest in replying soonest.
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Thanks and best regards.
Mrs B Rita Idoma
Francis Idoma (Son)
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