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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: Anna Maria <anna_mariakah@att.net>
Reply-To: missannamariaakak@yahoo.fr
Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:29:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: From Miss Anna-Marie Akah .


From Miss Anna-Marie Akah .
 
I am writing this mail to you with tears and sorrow from my heart. With due respect trust and humanity, I appeal to you to exercise a little patience and read through my message. I have a special reason why I decided to contact you, I decided to contact you due to the urgency of my situation here in Africa .
 
I am Miss Anna-Marie Akah the only Daughter Of Late Mr. And Mrs. Raphael Akah (Hon) from Ivory Coast . I am an Orphan being that I lost my Parents early . My Father was a serving director of the Agricultural board in Gambia during His days. It is sad story , My Father was poisoned to death by his Family members because of His wealth .
 
After the burial of my father, my stepmother and uncle conspired and sold all my father's property to an Italian Expert rate which they shared the money among themselves and live nothing for me think what can lonely girl can do. One faithful morning after my morning praises,on my clearing so unwanted articles in my fathers room I opened my father's briefcase and found out some valuable documents proved that my late father deposited one trunk matel box with some security custody here in Abidjan with my name as the next of kin.
 
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 out of this calamity I am passing through . More so, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate to your country because my stepmother has threaten me. The amount in the trunk box is is $7.5 Million United State Dollars. This fund he intended to buy a cocoa processing machine by my late father before His death .
 
You will also help me to place the money in a more profitable business venture in your Country because I did not have business experience being a student . 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 20% of the total amount for your assistance and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment Ideas. As soon as I receive your positive response showing your interest I will give you more details dear. In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely.
 
Am waiting your urgent and positive response . Please do keep this only to your self for now until we are through in this transaction and you comfirmed the money into your account .
 
I have the documents for the claims.
 
Thanks and best regards.
Yours lovely daughter.
Miss Anna-Marie Akah.

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