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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: Tessy Kipkalya <tessykipkalya1@aol.fr>
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 12:50:35 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Hello Dearest


Hello Dearest


I'm delighted and honourd writing this letter to you,and I hope and
pray that you be the honest man that will bring meaning into my life,
Though currently I am seeking asylum in a refugees camp in place called
Ouagadougou the capital of Republic of Burkina Faso in West Africa. My
name is Tessy kipkalya, 24yrs old female and I held from Kenya.
My father was the former Kenyan road Minister. He and Assistant
Minister of Home Affairs Lorna Laboso had been on board the Cessna 210,
which was headed to Kericho and crashed in a remote area called
Kajong'a, in western Kenya. The plane crashed on the Tuesday 10th,
June,2008. You can read more about the crash through the

below

site:http://edition...cnn..com/2008/WORLD/africa/06/10/kenya.crash/index.

html After the burial of my father, my stepmother Mrs,Biatrez and uncle
conspired and sold my father's properties to an italian Expertrate
which the shared the money among themselves and live nothing for me.One
faithful morning, I opened my father's briefcase and found out the
documents 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 you without 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 stepmoher have
threaten to assinate me. The amount is( $7.2 USD )Million United State
Dollars, and I have confirmed from the bank in Burkina Faso on my
arrival, 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 30% 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 and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely.
Awaiting your urgent and positive response. Please do keep this only to
your self. 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 alone ,I thank God Today that am out from my country (KENYA)
bUT am now In (Burkina Faso) where my father deposited these money and
i have confirmed from the bank with the Documents i have at hand.please
contact me through my direct email id (tessykipkalyaa@hotmail.com)

Sincerely yours
Tessy kipkalya

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