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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: Stella Monaga <smonaga1@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:59:53 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Hope to hear from you


 Hope to hear from you
My name is Stella I came across your profile and I think you are quite cool.I will like to establish a relationship with you.I am the only Daughter of my late parents Mr. and Mrs. Ken C, Monaga, My nationality is Cote d'Ivoire My father was a highly reputable business magnate who operated in the capital city of Cote d'Ivoire during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously during the time of political war here years ago.
 
My uncle just because of acquiring his wealth and he tried to kill me before I ran away from our own house to where I am presently staying with one old widow woman that I knew when my mother was still alive or thou she took me as her own daughter. My mother died when I was just 6yrs old, and since then my father took me so special.
 
Before his death , he called me and informed me that he has the sum of Five Million, Seven Hundred thousand United State Dollars.(USD$5,700,000.00)left in fixed deposit account in one of the leading banks in Africa. He further told me that he deposited the money in my name, and also gave me all the necessary but legal documents to this fund with the bank.
 
Now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds and after the transaction I will come and reside permanently in your country till such a time that it will be convenient for me to return back home if I so desire. The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest the fund under your care because I am ignorant of business world.
 
I will also want you to make arrangement for me to come over to your country in order to further my university education and to secure a residential permit for me in your country.
 
Moreover, I am willing to offer you 30% of the total sum as compensation for your assistance in the transfer of this deposit to your country. Furthermore, you can indicate your option towards assisting me as l believed that this project would be concluded within seven days you signify interest to assist me by contacting the bank.
 
I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded. Please, consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.Immedaitely I confirm your willingness, I will send to you my Picture and also inform you more details involved in this matter.
 
Best  Regards,
 
Miss Stella monaga

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