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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: quinn kobena <quinxbb@gmail.com>
Reply-To: jkobinna4@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:40:49 +0100
Subject: I need your kind assnt

Dear,

I know that we haven't known or come across each other before
considering the fact that I sourced your email contact through the
internet in search of trusted person who can assist me urgently and
save my life.
My name is Queen Kobena, 21 years old originated from South Sudan.
Female, tall, slim, fair and a very good looking girl that loves
traveling and dancing, a student, that loves to be loved, I want you
to also understand that your Age, distance, Religions does not matter
to me, kindly permit me to contact you through this medium, I am
compare to contact you via this medium for obvious reasons which you
will understand when we discuss details of my proposal.

My father Dr. Steven Kobena, who was the former sudan Minister for
SPLA Affairs and Special Adviser to President Salva Kiir of South
Sudan for Decentralization. My father Dr. Steven Kobena, my mother
including other top Military officers and top government officials
where on board when the plane crashed on Friday May 02, 2008. You can
read more about the crash through the below site:
site:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7380412.stm.

After the burial of my father, my step-mother has threatened to kill
me because of the money my father deposited in one of the leading
banks here in cote D'Ivoir in my name as the next of kin before his
dead and the amount is Five Million Six Hundred Thousand US Dollars
($5.6 USD). I traveled down to Cote D'Ivoir where the branch office is
to withdraw the money so that I can start a better life and take care
of my education.

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 that the money
will be release to me only when I am married or I should 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
the trust I have on you. But rather take me as your own blood sister
or your lovely one. 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 stand as my
trustee since I haven't married.

Therefore, I will like you to disclose to me, your willingness to help
me relocate to your country because my Step-Mother has threatened to
assassinate me just because of this money. Also be informed that I
have confirmed from the branch bank in Cote D'voir that the money is
still unclaimed. You will also help me to a place were the money will
be establish a more profitable business venture in your Country.
Moreover, you will also help me by recommending a nice University in
your country for me so that I can complete my studies.

It is my intention to compensate you with 25% of the total sum 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 I need your
trust until the money is transferred into your bank account and then I
will come over to your country to join you and your family.
waiting to hear from you.
Yours Faithfully,
Quincy Kobena.

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