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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: Keita Allou <fciscsoooffces@gmail.com>
Reply-To: keita_allou@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 02:23:34 -0800
Subject: My Dearest in the Lord


My Dearest in the Lord

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m Mrs. Keita Allou widow
to late Mr. Allou George, I’m 45 years old. I am a Christian convert,
suffering from prolonged cancer of the breast, My husband died six years
ago, and our long years of marriage was not blessed with children. My
husband was very wealthy. After his death I inherited all his business and
funds. My doctor has diagnosed and told me privately what I should expect,
building my spirit for the inevitable. He says l may not last for more than
six months, based on this l have taken the decision to share part of my
funds and wealth in contribution to the development of the Church and
society with major focus on the poor, needy and victims of HIV/AIDS.



I selected you after visiting the website having prayed over it, my doctor
just informed me that my days are numbered because of my health therefore
condemned to certain death. To this effect, l'm donating ($6,300,000.00
Euros) to you to establish charity foundation in your country to help the
orphans and less privileged. I count on your goodwill and especially on the
proper use of these funds have something I do not doubt because I have
great confidence in God who directed and guide me toward you. My private
E-mail: keita_allou@yahoo.com awaiting your prompt reply, receive my
cordial and fraternal greetings.



Regards,

Mrs. Keita Allou

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