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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: "rose" <sisterrosejoan_11@cantv.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:44:04 -0430
Subject: Re: i Will Be Happy To know You More


Hello My Dearest One
 how are you today over there in your country hope all is fine with you and your familyi know this mail wants come to you as a suprise since we have not had a previous correspondance, please bear with me.i wants realy like to have a good relationship with you, i came accross your contact here and i have a special reason why i decided to contact you. How was your day?,Mine is a little bit cold over here in cote d4ivoire. My name is Rose Joan Kone,23 years old (never married before) and presently i am residing in a church due to my uncle chest me out of my father's house.


My late father Dr William john kone  was the managing director of a diamond dealing company in our country before the rebels attacked our house one early morning  and killed my father and other members of the family in cold blood. It was only me that is alive,because he shows intrest in politics and also he was one of the contestant, it is by the infinite mercy of God that made me to escape the tragic incidence because i know he hold my future that is why i am a live today, now I managed to make my way to a near church where i am  leaving now.
 
I would like to know more about you.Your likes and dislikes, you know love, understanding and tolorance covers a lot of mistakes in a life of a couple that why i will love to know your hobbies and what you are doing presently.I will tell you more about myself in my next mail.Attached here is my picture i  will also like to see your picture.
Hoping to hear from you soonest,
Yours new Friend
ROSE JOAN KONE

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