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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: bernard_omeni@excite.it
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 22:16:58 +0000
Subject: Goodday

Goodday

I know my message will come to you as a surprise. I wish to write you this
letter of assistance believing that you will not betray the trust I'm to
impose on you.

By brief introduction, I am bernard and my little sister Sandra omeni Mani
the children of Hanis Mani Mani former chief of defense-staff of (Republic
of Guinea Bissau).

We got your contact from a business magnet who told me to fill free to do
any business with you that you are truthful and trustworthy and also your
capability of handling this business. He made me to surmise totally that
you must be such an erudite businessman full of ngenuity and human resources
management.

Our late father was killed just last year December following his role as
a rebel leader against the past government of guinea Bissau.
Following this political crisis, We were forced to live our country to Abidjan
the capital city of Cote d'Ivoire for my dear life.
It is here in Abidjan he deposited the of of US$ 18,000.000.00 (Eighteen
Million United States Dollars ).

To be honest with you, this is the only legacy left us have the certificate
of deposit and other necessary documents regarding this deposit.I want to
front you as the bonafide beneficiary of the fund and claim the fund for
onward transfer of the Fund to your Bank Account abroad for onward investment
in your Country.

I have decided to offer you 5% of the total sum and 2% for other mecellaneous
expenses you may incur on the cause of this transaction. On the notice of
your willingness to assist me, I will tell you the modalities we shall follow
to ensure a smooth hitch-free transaction.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards.
Bernard Sandra Mani


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