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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: Ms Alice Gross <alicegros01@gmail.com>
Reply-To: alicegross01@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 12:11:44 +0200
Subject: Hello Dearest

Hello Dearest,

With due respect, trust and humanity, i appeal you exercise a little
patience and read through my letter, i wish to contact you personally
for a long term business relationship and investment assistance in
your Country so i feel quite safe dealing with you in this important
business having gone through your remarkable profile


Firstly, I will introduce myself. My name is Alice Gross 24 year old,
I humbly write to solicit for your partnership and assistance in the
transfer and investment of my inheritance funds $10,500,000.00
inherits from my late father who died mysteriously.


My late father was poisoned to death by my wicked uncle during his
visit to South Africa where he has his cocoa and coffee company. I am
the only child and daughter of my parents and I lost my mother when I
was barely a year. After the death of my mother, my father refused to
re-marry another wife despite all persuasion by friends and relatives,
because he felt solely responsible for my mother's death, as he only
concentrated on his business affairs without paying attention to
domestic/family affairs.


But he ensured that I had everything that I wanted. It was as a result
of this that he made me the next of kin to his fund deposit worth sum
of $10,500,000.00 he made in a bank so that I should have a direct
access to the funds if something happens to him.


I am presently in a hiding location here in our country because of my
father's relatives. I have had telephone discussions with the director
of the bank where my late father deposited the funds in regards to my
plans to use the funds for investments.


The bank director assured me that the funds will be released to me
once I have someone who would be honest and willing to receive the
funds on my behalf, they shall commence all proceedings to affect the
release and transfer of the funds into the person's designated
account.


Once you signify your interest to partner with me, I shall be giving
you more details address of the bank telephone number for adequate
clarifications and my late father bank’s contact information before we
can continue.


In conclusion, 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 positive response
showing your interest 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.

Your urgent response will be appreciated.

Best Regards
Miss Alice Gross

Email: alicegross01@gmail.com

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