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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:
- 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.
Fraud email example:
From: stella koffi <stella_koffi200701@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:18:04 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: From Stella Koffi
From Stella Koffi
Dearest One
I am writting this letter with due respect and heartful of tears since we have not known or met ourselves previously I am asking for your assistance after I have gone through a profile that speaks good of you. I want to find out if it's possible for you to deal with individual as to investment. I came across your profile and I feel it's highly reputable that is why I pick an interest getting across to you in respect of investment at my disposal. I will be so glad if you can allow me and lead me to the right channel towards your assistance to my situation now.I will make my proposal well known if I am given the opportunity.
I would like to use this opportunity to introduce myself to you.
I am 20 Years Old girl from (COTE D'IVOIRE WEST AFRICA) ,the only daughter of Late Mr Paul Koffi, My father is now late,he was a well known cocoa merchant busines man
in my country (cote d ivore) he was poisoned by his co-business partner.
The main reason why I am contacting you now is to seek your assistance in the
area of my future investment and also for a help hand over some huge amount
of money in my possession.
This fund (US9.5 Million dollars) was deposited in a prime bank here in my
country, my Late father made me the sole beneficiary.I am now asking you to
stand on my behalf,to stand as my partner and in time of the claim and
investment as well.
I have made up my mind to offer you 15% of the total money while the
remaining will go into a productive investment.
Pls attach your direct and full information while replying ok for more details.
Thanks and remain bless.
Best Regards
Miss Stella Koffi.
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