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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.Nazneena Shukri Ghanem" <missarshiyasouma4@gmail.com>
Reply-To: miss.nazneenb@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:53:22 -0200
Subject: Dearest one I need your urgent reply,

DEAREST-ONE,

Let me first introduce myself to you, I am a citizen of Sudan but
currently staying in Burkina Faso. My name is Miss. Nazneena Shukri
Ghanem. 20years old originated from Sudan. I got your E-mail
address/profile through my internet search when I was searching for a
good and trust worthy person who will help me in clearing my
inheritance fund for investment purpose. I believe that it is better
we get to know each other better and trust each other because I
believe any good relationship will only last if it is built on truth
and real love. My father Dr. Shukri Ghanem was the former Minister for
SPLA Affairs and Special Adviser to President Salva Kiir of South
Sudan for Decentralization. My father Dr. Shukri Ghanem and my mother
including other top Military officers and top government officials had
been on board when the plane crashed on Friday May 02, 2008.. You can
read more about the crash through the below

site:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7380412.stm

After the burial of my father, my uncles conspired and sold my
father’s properties to a Chinese Expatriate and live nothing for me.
On a faithful morning, I opened my father's briefcase and found out
the documents which he have deposited huge amount of money in one bank
in Burkina Faso with my name as the next of kin. I travelled to
Burkina Faso to withdraw the money so that I can start a better life
and take care of myself.

On my arrival, the Branch manager of the Bank whom I met in person
told me that my father's instruction to the bank was the money be
release to me only when I am married or present a trustee who will
help me and invest the money overseas. I have chosen to contact you
after my prayers and I believe that you will not betray my trust. But
rather take me as your own sister. Though you may wonder why I am so
soon revealing myself to you without knowing you, well, I will say
that my mind convinced me that you are the true person to help me.

More so, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to
relocate to your country because my uncle has threatened to
assassinate me. The amount is $18.5 Million and I have confirmed from
the bank in Burkina Faso. You will also help me to place the money in
a more profitable business venture in your Country. However, you will
help by recommending a nice University in your country so that I can
complete my studies.

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 interest in helping me, 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. Please do keep this
only to your self. Please reply me here :
(miss.nazneenbelqasim@yaho.com)

Sincerely yours,
Miss. Nazneena Shukri Ghanem.

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