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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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Fraud email example:

From: "mrs_mariakoffi@cantv.net" <mrs_mariakoffi@cantv.net>
Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 18:00:46 -0430
Subject: l Remain Your Sister hope to read from yuou very urgent.

Dearest one,

I am Mrs Maria Koffi, from Ivory Coast, Cote D'Ivoire. I was married to Mr.Stephen Koffi who was a contractor with the government of Cote D'Ivoire before he died in the year 2006 after few days in the hospital The doctor said his death was as a result of poison. We were married for so many years without a child before his death. Since his death I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which is against the will of Almighty. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of Ten Million United State Dollars in a security company here in Cote D lvoire.Which he gave me the deposit certificates.

Presently this money is still in the security company custody here in Cote D lvoire, Recently, my Doctor told me that it is very likely i will die within the next few months due to cancer problem. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to an organization that have the fear of the Almighty or good person that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein. I want an organization or good person that will use this fund for orphanages , widows and other people that needs help and also propagating the word of Almighty and to endeavor that the house of Almighty is maintained.


The word of the Almighty made us to understand that "Blessed is the hand that giveth". l took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not even good at all because they are responsible for the death of my husband in other to have all my late husband's properties and I don't want my husband's efforts to be used by those that conspired for his death. I don't want them to know about this development and l know that With Almighty all things are possible, This is why I am taking this decision.Though it was very painful to hear this kind of news from my doctor but I am not afraid of death because I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Almighty.


I don't think there is need for any telephone communication in this regard at this moment may be later because of my health but the important thing to me is for you to do what i will require you in this regard. As soon as I receive your reply with your personal information like:


1 Your Full Name........................................................................ .......
2 Your Private Telephone Number................................................................ 3 Your Residence Address..................................................................... ..
4 Your City.................................................Country................ ............ 
5 Your Occupation...........................................Your Age...........................


I shall give you the contact of the security company here in Cote d'lvoire after i have introduce you as my late husband Foriegn Partner who will receive the money and the security company will deliver the money to you there in your country through thier diplomatic immunity service, or if you can come down here,it will be good too.


I also want you, or an organization of the Almighty to always pray for me because the Almighty is my only shepherd. My happiness is that I lived a worthy Life, I will also send to you the deposit document on your acceptance so that you can follow up the procedure's incase i am no more. Whoever that Wants to serve the Almighty must serve him in spirit and Truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life.

Please assure me that you will act accordingly as i Stated herein.

Hoping to receive your immedaite response

Thanks and Remain blessed in the Lord.
l Remain Your Sister
Mrs. Maria Koffi.

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