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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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Fraud email example:

From: Florence Justin <ainn.yakk@gmx.com>
Reply-To: florenceyak@gmx.com
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:13:06 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Greetings my dearest one,


Greetings my dearest one,

My name is florenceJustin yak am 25 years old Girl from Southern sudan.I want to have a  common relationship with you, I need to tell you more things, but first I need your help to Stand  for me as a trustee.  My father Dr. Justin YAK Arop was the former Minister for SPLA Affairs  and Special Adviser to President Salva Kiir of South Sudan for Decentralization. My father Dr.  Justin YAK, my mother including other top Military officers and top government  officials where  on board when the plane crashed on Friday May 02, 2008. You can read more about the crashthrough the below site:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7380412.stm
Some months after the burial of my father, my uncle conspired with my step mother and sold  my father's properties to a Chinese Expatriate.

One faithful morning I opened my late father's  briefcase and found documents which my beloved father used and deposit money in a Bank in  Burkina Faso , with my name as the next of kin.  I travelled to Burkina Faso to withdraw the  money so that I can start a better life and take care of myself. The Branch manager of the  Bank whom I met in person told me that my present status does not permit me by the local law to clear money or make a transfer of money into an account, he advice me to provide a trustee  who will help me and invest the money or I should wait till when I will get married it demand by  their Authority.

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 blood sister and help me. 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 are the true person to help me. More so, I will like to disclose  much with you if you can help me to relocate to your country because my uncle has  threatened to assassinate me.

The amount is $5.6Million and I have confirmed from the bank in Burkina Faso . 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 15% of the total money for
your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment As soon as I receive  your interest in helping me, 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. 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 uncle who has threatened to kill me.
 
Sincerely yours
florence Justin yak.


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