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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: Pastor Joseph <pastorkonejoseph@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:52:34 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: URGENT




Peace Of The Lord Be With You And Your Family

From Pastor Joseph Kone
Ivory Coast West Africa

I know this mail will come you as a surprise, but do not be surprise, I contact you with good intention that will benefit you if  you are READY to cooperate and follow my directive as you will be advice on

In a brief introduction I’m the head pastor of living faith bible church here in Abidjan Ivory Coast, I’m writing to inform you of a mutual transaction I will like you to handle, if you will be capable to help.

In my church here I have a young boy of about 22 years by name Eric Martins really in need of help, this young man lost his parents during a two years war in their country sierra lone, he manage to run into neighbouring Ivory Coast for refuge.

As a pastor my duty is to help and bless people, this boy attended my church after Sunday service he told me that he will like have a private discussion with me, after much discussion with him he now open up and brought documents of a deposit of $ 8,500...000 USD (Eight million Five hundred thousand USD) made by my late father in a BANK here in Abidjan According him his late father intended to use this fund for his international business transaction after his tenure in office but was unfortunately murdered.

The boy told me that why he open this secret to me is because I’m a pastor and he believe I will not betray him or cheat him to take away the money from him, before I contacted you I have made my finding from the bank if his money is really existing, the bank told me that the money is existing,

Because of the unstable political situation here in Ivory Coast the country is not safe, and the boy want the money to be transfer out here to a peaceful country where he can come over to further his education and also start a better life

The reason I contacted you is to seek for your kind hearted mind to help this young boy move this money $ 8,500...000 transfer into your bank account as soon as possible, I assured you there is no problem attach to this money, so do not be afraid of anything

The boy is ready to offer you 25% out of the total amount if you agreed to help with will necessary assistance he will require from you to enable the bank here transfer the money into your bank account

After successfully transfer of the money into your bank account then you will also arrange for the boy to come over and meet you so he can further his education, and make some investment project in your country

If you are interested to cooperate and help get this money transfer into your account please get back to me as soon as possible so that more details will be sent to you for further action

I wait your response urgently
Pastor Joseph Kone

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