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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: Audrey Bamba <audreybamba13@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Audrey Bamba <audreybamba13@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:20:17 +0900 (JST)
Subject: From Audrey BAMBA


Hello,

My Name is Audrey Bamba 17years old , the only Survived daughter of Late Mr Kouassi Bamba who was murdered alongside with my mother on July 15th 2012 by rebels.

Before his death he had an account, up to the tune of $2,000,000 U.S.D (two million one hundred thousand US dollars)please I need your assistance to get this money transferred to you for my education, investment and to be my guardian before my uncle will get hold of me and the money.
I shall be glad if you help me, If this proposal is acceptable by you,please do not make undue advantage of the trust I bestow on you, and your urgent reply is highly needed today. I am willing to offer you 30% of the total sum after the transfer of this fund into your account in overseas, compensation for your effort. May God touch your heart and use you to bring back happiness and joy into my life.

Thank you and God bless you as you help An orphan. Hoping to hear from you soon.

We will be expecting your urgent reply.

Thanks,
Audrey Bamba

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