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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: "Jennifer Miracle" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dc789508@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:33:08 -0700
Subject: Jennifer Miracle

Good Day,

My name is Jennifer Miracle, an Ivoirean national. I know this letter may come to you as a surprise but i am writing you with utmost confidence and trust regarding the sum of (US $ 8.8 Million) United States Dollars inherited from my late father, he was cocoa, gold merchant and a contractor who helped the former President of Ivory Coast in moving most of his funds out of the country.

I want to invest this money in your country if i can have your assured support and willingness to help me sincerely, I will be you 30% of the total money in appreciation for your assistance.

Kindly get back to me if are willing to help me. My appreciation goes to you as you indicate your willingness to help me so i can give you a detailed explanation about the proposal.

Thanks in anticipation and looking forward to your sincere response.

Yours beloved,

Jennifer Miracle


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