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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: Audet Bernard <audetbernard01@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Audet Bernard <audetbernard01@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:06:07 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Miss. Audet Bernard.


Hello My
Dearest,
 
My name is
Miss. Audet Bernard, 24 years old originated from Nairobi-Kenya, East Africa,
Female, tall, slim, fair and a very good looking girl that loves travelling and
dancing, a student, that loves to be loved, I want you to also understand that
your Age, distance, Religions does not matter to me, kindly permit me to
contact you through this medium, I am compelled to contact you via this medium
for obvious reasons which you will understand when we discuss details of my
proposition.
 
My father
was the former Assistant Minister of Home Affairs and the Kenya road Minister Dr. Thomas Bernard had been
on board the Cessna 210, which was headed to Kericho and crashed in a remote
area called Kajong'a, in western Kenya .
 
After the
burial of my father, my Uncle has threatened to kill me because of the money my
father deposited in one of the banks in Abidjan, Cote D'ivoire in my name as
the next of kin before his dead which amount is ($6.1m) Six million one hundred
thousand united states dollars. I travelled down to Cote d’Ivoire to withdraw the money
so that I can start a better life and take care of myself.
 
On my
arrival, the Branch manager of the Bank whom I met in person told me that my
father's instruction to the bank was the money will be release to me only when
I am married or I should present a trustee who will help me and invest the
money overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my prayers and I believe
that you will not betray the trust I have on you. But rather take me as your
own daughter or your Sister. Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing
myself to you without knowing you, well, I will say that my mind convinced me
that you are the true person to help me stand as my trustee since I have not
married.
 
More so, I
will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate in your
country because my Uncle has threatened to assassinate me. Also be informed
that I have confirmed from the bank in Cote d’Ivoire that the money is
still unclaimed. You will also help me to a place were the money will be
establish a more profitable business venture in your Country. Moreover, you
will also help me by recommending a nice University in your country so that I
will complete my studies.
 
It is my
intention to compensate you with 30% of the total money for your services and
the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive
your interest in helping me, I will put things into action immediately. In the
light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your
ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely. Please do keep
this only to your self. I beg you not to disclose it to anybody until the money
transferred into your bank account and then I will come over to your country.
 
I am
waiting to hear from you soonest,
Yours Sincerely,
Miss. Audet Bernard.

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