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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: HALIMA KONAN <halima_kona@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: HALIMA KONAN <halimakonan65@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2013 04:00:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: PLEASE, BE MY FRIEND.


Hello dear,

    Friendship is sharing a laugh or two; Friendship is leaning on each other when we come to a bend in life's road; Friendship is taking the time to encourage There's a miracle called "Friendship." Oh what a miracle it is in just  keeping it real. The "Friendship" dwells way, way down deep in the heart and soul of a person or individuals. You don't know how this "Friendship" happens, it just happens so soulfully. It is a light from the "Friendship" that provides sunlight to the soul whenever it happens. But you know and recognize the gift from above. I’m just here for friendship with both women and men to share interest and lot more with. I love discussing all issues and learning other people's cultures and languages. Hope to get more good and lasting friends outside my State.

Regards,
Halima

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