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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: Myriam Massoumeh <myriam.massoumeh11@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 14:05:52 +0200
Subject: Hello.



Hello dear friend,


I know this message will surprise you, it is because of the love that I
have for you whore turns to me to trust this extent to you. Also I do not
love my uncle regrettable behavior groups of two me of resentment.


I have a substantial capital of which I inherited my late father fire Mr.
and Mrs. Mohammed Massoumeh, It was owner and director of Massoumeh of
investment and Div company.Ivory Coast also deal with the coffee
Cocoa-plantation. My father was poisoned with died by his associates of
business at the time of one of their business meeting.


My beloved mother Hawa including my little brother Omar are in the village
at present that I speak to you. I have the intention investing this money
in your country in very a good deal for the mutual advantages of us two.


Before the death of my father at hospital PISAM in Cocody Abidjan, he told
me of his deposit developed (1,500,000, 00 USD $) which he deposited on my
behalf like the only heiress of his funds, all the documentary evidence
covering the money is intact.


Please, I am humbly has the search for your aid to take measures so that I
come in your country to continue my studies and also to obtain a licence of
residence in your country for me. I am willing to offer to you 20% of the
total of the funds that your remuneration. We must be very fast please I do
not want that it is known on this subject until I leave this country.


Cordially
Myriam Massoumeh.

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