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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: jenny_akili@handbag.com
Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 21:43:51 +0200
Subject: from jenifer

Dear one,

First and foremost and brief self introduction, I am Jannifer Akili from
gabon Africa, 25old and the only daughter of my late parents Mr.and Mrs.Robert
Akili. i love music as well, am 5.8 feet tall. Infact as time goes on you
will know more about me. My father was a highly reputable business magnate-(a
cocoa merchant) who operated in the AFRICAN nation during his days.

It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of
his business trips abroad year 12th.Feb. 2003. Though his sudden death was
linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who
travelled with him at that time. But God knows the truth!

My mother died when I was just 11 years old, and since then my father took
me so special. Before his death on February 12 2003 he called the secretary
who accompanied him to the hospital and told her that he had a sum of ?6.5
million EURO (six million five hundred thousand ?) deposited in a suspense
account with one of the local banks here in FRANCE.

He also said he used my name to Deposit the fund with the bank as his only
daughter, as well as the next of kin to the fund. He also explained to me
that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business associates,that
I should seek for a foreign partner in a country of my choice where I will
transfer this money to and use it for investment purposes.

I want you to assist me in clearing this fund into your account ANYWHERE
as a beneficiary of the fund, and also use it for an investment purpose.


I am just 25 years old and a high school leaving certificate holder and really
don't know what to do. Now I want an account ANYWHERE where I can transfer
this funds. This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result
of AGE crisis here in FRANCE. The death of my father actually brought sorrow
to my life.

Dearest one, I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards
Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.

Now permit me to ask these few questions:-

1. Can you honestly help me as a friend?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What PAY BACK in question will be good for you after the money is in your
account?

Please, Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible, as well I will
like you to forward your INFORMATION if you are willing to have the relevant
documents to confirm the existence of the fund for verification from the
bank and to confirm the authenticity of my proposal to you.

Thank you so much.

My sincere regards,
Miss Jennifer Akili.

NB.REPLY TO jennifer_akili@zwallet.com


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