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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: "Kuyo Judith" <info@olivelineq8.com>
Reply-To: supplydemand@gmx.fr
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:42:35 +0200
Subject: LETTER OF INTENT

Dear Friend,

I am Mr.Kuyo Judith, I will like to invest in your country into a very
profitable business that will profit us, which you will suggest to me.
After going through your profiles i think to invest with you privately.

I need your help and due to the current political situation in Cote
d'Ivoire, i am seeking your assistance to transfer this Money to your
country and also relocate to your country to continue with my studies. I
shall reward you greatly for your kind assistance to me after the transfer
of the money to your account.

Your response will enable me to give you more details about me and explain
to you the reason, why i intent to invest with you into partnership
investment.
Regards
Mr.Kuyo Judith


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