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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: "jessica komoni" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jesicakomoni003@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:08:19 +0200
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL




Dear Sir,
With warm heart I offer my friendship, and greetings, and I hope this mail
meets you in good condition. I am MADAM. Jessica Komoni, A Bank auditor I
apologize of using this medium to reach you for a business transaction.
There is an account which was opened in our bank in May 6th 2011 by Libyan
Petroleum Minister, King Idris

The account was opened in the name of Libyan petroleum and Gas Company. The
amount Deposit in this account is sum of (US $50 MILLION DOLLARS). Report
we had from the news this that the (petroleum minister of Libya King Idris)
has been killed, by Muammar Gandalf’s troops Group. As you can see the news
in BBC, CNN, AL JAZEERA, that King Idris, the Petroleum Minister is dead.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A_Benghazi_citizen_holding_King_Idris%27s_photo.JPG
But due to Confidentiality and prompt access reposed on this medium. I plea
to seek a confidential co-operation with you in the execution of the
business described hereunder for the benefit of two of us and I hope you
will help me to transfer this fund for you, for investment in your country.

Please, I want you to help me to transfer this money out of South Africa;
to any of your account as A next of king to this money.We will sign
agreement of trust, but be sure that it is real and genuine business.
Because this funds to be transferred to your account, have nothing to do
with drugs, terrorism or Money laundering. At the conclusion of this
business, you will have (US$ 15 MILLION DOLLARS), for helping me, (US$1
MILLION DOLLARS for any expenses) (US$ 34 MILLION) DOLLARS) will be for me
for investment in your country.


All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this
transaction through. I guarantee you that this will be executed under a
legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.
Please if you are capable to receive this money in your account for in your
country, you most urgent response is highly appreciated to avoid making
further contacts. Please remember to reply with your name and private
telephone


And be informed that we will sign a binding agreement to bind us together
so that you can receive this money into any account of your choice where
this fund will be safe. After all I will fly to your country for sharing
and investment in your country.

You can my photos in the attachment.

Reply mail: jesicakomoni003@gmail.com

Yours,

MADAM. Jessica Komoni
TEL-27-82-2241-696


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