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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: KEKE SAMUEL <slkok11@yahoo.co.kr>
Reply-To: keke_samuel01@yahoo.co.nz
Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:39:12 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: TREAT AS URGENT RESPONSE!!!




Good day friend,

With due respect before I start, I must firstly apologize for this unsolicited proposal to you. I am aware that this is certainly an unconventional approach to starting a relationship, but as time goes on you will realize the need for my action. Do not consider this hoax, as we have never had past correspondence nor acquaintance, rather treat as urgent as sounds for it is for our mutual benefits.

I am Mr Keke Samuel and I have a business proposal in the tune of US$10,200,000.00 (Ten Million Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars) (either your bank account or payment card Electronic ATM card)

and after the successful conclusion, we shall share in ratio of 35% for you and 65% for me. Should it interest you, please indicate by contacting me immediately so we can commence all arrangements to enable further directives on next approach towards concluding the project.
Please treat this business with utmost confidentiality, while I await your prompt response. Also endeavour to make this a secret even if you do not intend going into this deal for I am still in service.
Kind Regards,
Keke Samuel
You can call me here for more Details +225 03 97 47 16


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