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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: wady Simone <wady4@zaz.att.ne.jp>
Reply-To: kapette1@voila.fr
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:23:06 +0900
Subject: wady


Master Wady Simone Otie,

My name is Master Wady Simone Otie currently in USA, 23 years old. ft 5/6 wt 59, an Ex Communication Student, my father of blessed memory by name Late Dr Simon Oti muka who was the Chairman Chief Executive Director of Hitigo Investment. Dealers on Gold Diamond & Cocoa within Africa Europe & Asia and later became Adviser to ex-president Of Cote Divoire.(LAURENT GBAGBO), He was assassinated along side with my beloved mother and my only Sister, Our family house was burnt down by the rebels during the last crisis in my country Cote Ivoire. Through the help of Catholic missionaries l find myself here IN USA.

Actually i am in search of a honest and reliable person who will help me to get a better life, i inherited from my parent a substantial amount of $15.5 Million (Fifteen Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) which i will like you to

use at least 10% of my Inheritance to help the Syrian refugees in turkey.And to help the orphanages home,widows and poor people while 30% will be for your assistance.

This is the reason why I decided to contact you, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this friendship sincerely, Reply me at (kapette1@voila.fr)

Kisses and hugs to you .

Thanks and God bless. Take Caress,

Yours

Wady

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