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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: benjaminedward@terra.com.mx
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 14:21:47 +0200
Subject: GOOD DAY

From:Benjamin Edward

Dear One,

I am Benjamin Edwar from Ivory Coast. I am the only son,
being that I lost my parents a couple of months ago. My
father was a serving director of the Cocoa exporting board
until his death . He was assassinated last january by the
rebels following the political uprising.Before his death he
had a foreign account here in Côte d'Ivoire up to the sum
of $11.5m which he deposited in the bank, that was made for
the importation of cocoa rocessing machine. I want you to
do me a favour to receive this funds to a safe account in
your country or any safer place as the beneficiary I have
plans to futher my education and do investment in your
country, like real estate and industrial production. This
is my reason for writing to you. Please if you are willing
to assist me ,
indicate your interest in replying soonest.

Thanks and best regards.

Benjamin Edward

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