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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: Mr Isa Adama <mrisa.adama@voila.fr>
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 15:34:40 +0100 (BST)
Subject: With Due Respect.


With Due Respect

Good Day,

How are you doing together with your family?
I am Mr Isa Adama Bill and Exchanger Manager of the BOA Bank here in Burkina faso in west Africa.I would like you to indicate your interest to receive the transfer of $10.5M Dollars. I will like you to stand as the next of kin to my late client whose account is presently dormant, for claim. I am not a greedy person, so I am suggesting we share the funds equal, 50/50%to both parties, i will come to your country for my share after the fund transfer to your account. If you're interested and willing to assist, further detail of the transfer will reach you on your return mail and I want you to keep it secret.

Yours Faithfully.

Mr Isa Adama.

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