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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: oui oui <ouio225@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:22:04 +0430
Subject: Good Day,

Good Day,

I am Ms Alima Ammed. 22 years old and the only child/daughter of my late
parent, I got your contact from a web business directory on
investment,When my late father was alive he kept the sum of (US$9.5 Million
Dollar) with other family valuables with a security Bank here in Cote
dIvoire registered it as art work belonging to a his foreign partner who
will be coming for the release and export to abroad ..I have no business
experience, I am looking for an experienced business partner who can
handle all aspects of the investment of this fund also help me get
admission in your country where i will continue my education. To assure
you it is legitimate i will send you more informations if you indicate
your interest to help me.PLEASE REPLY ME THROUGH MY PRIVATE EMAIL ADDRESS
alimaammed234@qq.com
Yours Sincerely,
Miss.Alima Ammed.

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