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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: Louan Mefire <louanmefire8@zipmail.com.br>
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 06:51:52 -0300
Subject: Dear One,


 

 
 
Dear One,

I am an orphan child living in Avenue 14 Rue 16 Treichville. I am Miss Louan Mefire. I want you to help me relocate, my fund and well being to your country for good. I learnt in your country they have good schools and masters , so i will like to continue my education there in your country,  to Gods glory.

I  will like to bestow my trust and confidence on you for the safety of my life and fund, i have the sum of $6.5 million dollars deposited in the bank, i can use in managing my life in future. The only thing i need from you to help me, look for a good university with amenity to start my study in sciences.

Secondly This is because I have suffered a lot of setbacks as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory Coast. The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest the fund under your care because I am ignorant
business world.I am in a sincere de sire of your humble assistance
this matter.

Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.
Now, let me ask a few questions:

1. Can you honestly help me from your heart?

2. Can I completely trust you?

3. What percentage of the total money will be appreciateable for you?

Please consider this and get back to me ASAP. Immedaitely I confirm your willingness, I will send you my picture and you also
give more details about me and the bank where my late father
deposited the background, so you can get to the bank and confirm the
existence of the fund as well, because seeing is believing.

I am waiting for your prompt response.

Graciously
Miss Louan Mefire.

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