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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: KIPKALYA KONES <princessjoy@voila.fr>
Reply-To: princesskones@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:06:20 +0800 (CST)
Subject: IS ME PRINCESS KONES I NEED YOUR URGENT RESPOND


Dearest,
I am writing this mail to you with tears and sorrow from my heart.My name is Princess Joy. Kipkalya Kones, 21yrs old
female and I held from Kenya. My father was the former Kenyan road Minister. Before his death.
After the burial of my father, my stepmother and uncle conspired and sold my father's properties to an italian Expertrate which the shared the moneyamong themselves and live nothing for me.
One faithful morning, I opened my father's briefcase and found out thedocuments which he have deposited huge amount of money in one bank in Burkina Faso with my name as the next of kin. I travelled to Burkina Faso to withdraw the money for a better life so that I can take care of myself and start a new life, on my arrival, the Bank Director whom I met in person told me that my father's
instuction to the bank is that the money would only be release to me when I am married or present a trustee who will help me and invest the money overseas.I am in search of an honest and reliable person who will help me and stand as my trustee so that I will present him to the Bank for transfer of the money to his bank account overseas. 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 sister.
Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing myself to youwithout knowing you, well I will say that my mind convinced me that you may be the true person to help me. Moreso, I will like to disclose
much to you if you can help me to relocate to your country because my stepmother have threaten to assinate me.The amount is $6.2 Million 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 10% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive your positive response showing your interest I will put things into action immediately. In the light of the above, I
shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability andwillingness to handle this transaction sincerely.
Awaiting your urgent and positive response. Please do keep this only to yourself.
I beg you not to disclose it till i come over because I am affraid of my weaked stepmother who has threatened to kill me and have the money.
Sincerely yours,Princess Joy Kipkalya
Kones,

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