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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: patricia choki <chokipa53@gmail.com>
Reply-To: a939020014@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 12:34:40 +0100
Subject: Re- Very Urgent MR PATRICIA CHOKI

Mr. Patricia CHOKI
187 quartier Bohicon, Cotonou
Republique du Benin

Hello,

I write to seek your cooperation permision and assistance to enable me
transfer and to invest( $19.5million) in the stable economy of your
country. I apologize if this mail does not suit your personal or
business ethics.

My names is Mr . Patricia CHOKI 67 Years old married with 2 kids,A
retired government officer, I' m making this venture investment to you
in strict confidence.

If you will like to assist me to transfer and invest the fund,then
indicate your interest, Here is my personal contact (
pt_choki4@yahoo.com)

A swift acknowledgment of your receipt of this mail will be appreciated.

Best Regards
Patricia CHOKI
Once again send your intrest email to this Id ; ( pt_choki4@yahoo.com

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