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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: Nicholet Betty <betty_niholet@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2014 15:03:24 +0000
Subject: Hello dear from Ms Betty.



Hello Dear friend,
My name is Betty Nicolet John origin of Sudan 23 yeas old single with good intention. Due to the last war in my country am contacting you, I feel you can help me that is why I contact you for help.
I had a rough day with the bank because of my fathers inheritance of money he deposited in the Bank, I went in claim of the money because I want to start up a good life for myself and also finish my education. Presently am living in Refugee camp in Senegal with the help of the United Nation.
The Bank asked me for a foreign partner which I told them I don't have they said I need to get a foreign partner or I wait till I am married before the money will be release to me, that's why I contacted you if you can help me and stand as my foreign partner and help me claim the money my father left in Bank before he died with my name as the next of kin, $4.5m USA dollars.
If you are interested to assist me to bring this transaction into a reality I will be very glad and ready to invest this fund in any profitable investment in your country that will profit both of us, Kindly supply me your contact so that we can proceed.
1. Your Name...............2. Your Age................3. Your Phone..............4. Your Address............5. Your Nationality6. Your Occupation.........7. Your Real Photo.........
If you wish to speak with me by phone , you contact me through the Reverend Pastor who is in charge of the hostel where I live at camp under the care of U.N .(00 221 766 366 999). Hope to hear from you soon if you have accepted to help me out.
Thanks for your cooperation and help.Miss Betty.

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