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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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Fraud email example:

From: 0234567789@mail.gov.ua
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:19:25 +0300 (EEST)
Subject: How are you doing presently


How are you doing presently, I hope this my mail will reach you in good
condition of health, I will really like to have a good relationship with=

you, I have a special reason why I decided to contact you because of the=

urgency of my situation here. My name is Miss. Mariana Wanjiku, i am 24
years old girl from Sudanese, the only daughter of late Dr. Michael Jok
Wanjiku who was former Minister transportation of South Sudan for
Decentralization. My father Dr. Michael Jok Wanjiku and my mother includ=
ing
my only brother Stephen was killed by Rebels opposition from northern Su=
dan
on Sunday May 02, 2010.

I'm forced to contact you because of the maltreatment I am receiving fro=
m
my step mother and my Uncle. they planned to take away all my late fathe=
r's
treasury and properties from me since the unexpected death of my beloved=

Parents and my only brother. their aim was to kill me. After the burial =
of
my father, my uncle conspired with my step-mother and sold my father's
properties to a Chinese Expatriate and live nothing for me.

Meanwhile, I wanted to escape to the Europe but my step mother hide away=
my
international passport and other valuable traveling documents. Luckily s=
he
did not discover where I kept my Father's File which contains important
documents. So I decided to ran to the refugee camp where I am presently
seeking asylum under the United Nations High Commission for the Refugee
here in Cotonou Benin. I wish to contact you personally for a long term
business relationship and investment assistance in your country.

My father of blessed memory deposited amount sum S2, 000,000.00 in the b=
ank
in Benin with my name as the next of kin. However, I shall forward you w=
ith
the necessary information of the deposit on confirmation of your accepta=
nce
to assist me for the transfer and investment of the fund in your country=
.
As you will help me in an investment and I will like to complete my
studies, Because I was in school before i escaped to this country Cotono=
u
Benin to safe my life.

It is my intention to compensate you with 30% of the total money for you=
r
services and the balance shall be my investment capital. This is the rea=
son
why I decided to contact you.

Please all communications should be through this email address only for
confidential purposes. ( E-MAIL: marianawanjik@gmail.com )

Please all communications should be through this email address only for
confidential purposes. ( E-MAIL: marianawanjik@gmail.com )

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.

I am staying at the female hostel under the guardian of Rev. Father who
celebrates mass with us here in the camp. Awaiting your urgent and posit=
ive
response. Please do keep this only to your self please I beg you not to
disclose it till I come over once the fund is been transferred. I hope m=
y
explanation is very clear but if you need further clarification, then se=
nd
in your questions. Thanks as i hope to receive from you soon.

Yours Dearly
Miss. Mariana Wanjiku


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