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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: "sarah kones" <sarah.kones@cantv.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 9:52:51 -0300
Subject: Dearest,

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Dearest,

I am writing this mail to you with tears and sorrow from my heart. My name
is Miss. Sarah Kipkalya Kones, 17yrs old female and I held from Kenya. My
father was the former Kenyan road Minister. He and Assistant Minister of
Home Affairs Lorna Laboso had been on board the Cessna 210, which was headed
to Kericho and crashed in a remote area called Kajong'a, in western Kenya.
The plane crashed on the Tuesday 10th, June, 2008. You can read more about
the crash through the below site:
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/06/10/kenya.crash/index.ht ml

After the burial of my father, my step mother and uncle conspired and sold
my father's properties to an Italian expatriate which they shared the money
among themselves and live nothing for me. One faithful morning, I opened my
father's briefcase and found out the documents which he have deposited huge
amount of money in one bank in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire with my name as the
next of kin. I travelled to Cote d'Ivoire to withdraw the money for a better
life so that I can take care of myself and start a new life, on my arrival,
the Bank Director whom I met in person told me that my father's instruction
to the bank is that the money would only be release to me when I am married
or present a trustee who will help me and invest the money overseas.

I am in search of an honest and reliable person who will help me and stand
as my trustee so that I will present him to the Bank for transfer of the
money to his bank account overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my
prayers and I believe that you will not betray my trust. But rather take me
as your own sister. Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing myself
to you without knowing you, well I will say that my mind convinced me that
you may be the true person to help me. More so, I will like to disclose much
to you if you can help me to relocate to your country because my stepmother
has threatened to assassinate me. The amount is ($8 USD) Million United
State Dollars and I have confirmed from the bank in Cote d'Ivoire. You will
also help me to place the money in a more profitable business venture in
your Country.

However, you will help by recommending a nice University in your country so
that I can complete my studies. It is my intention to compensate you with
10% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital
in your establishment. As soon as I receive your positive response showing
your interest I will put things into action immediately. In the light of the
above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and
willingness to handle this transaction sincerely.
Awaiting your urgent and positive response. Please do keep this only to your
self. I beg you not to disclose it till i come over because I am afraid of
my wicked stepmother who has threatened to kill me and have the money.

Sincerely yours
Sarah Kipkalya Kones



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Mensagem enviada pelo UebiMiau 2.7.2

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