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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: Mrs Alice Kalou <coledesting3@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Mrs Alice Kalou <andykalou02@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2015 04:53:44 +0900 (JST)
Subject: reply me ASAP


Dear Sir/Madam,

Compliments. It might sound strange considering the fact that we do not know each other. I honestly do not wish to obtain a help on condition or to oblige you to help me for unspecified reason. It is not obligatory for you to help me, but it will be my wish that you help me and the orphans/ less privileged, I will forever remain grateful to you and you will be rewarded abundantly.

I am Mrs.Alice Kalou, a widow suffering from long time illness (Cancer) I have some funds I inherited from my late loving husband Mr.Desmond Kalou, the sum of USD$9.7 Million which he deposited in a finance house here and I need a very honest person that can use these funds for orphage homes, and 15% will be for your compensation for doing this work.

I took this decision because I do not have any child that will inherit this money. I don't want a situation whereby this money will be used in a way that is not proper; that is why I took this decision. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. Please if you would be able to use this fund forgood work. Kindly reply me ASAP.


Yours sincerely,

Mrs Alice Kalou

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