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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: fank kojo <frank_kojo88@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:55:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Suzie Estate


Dear ,

Thanks for your mail, You see, next of kinship is not limited to relations of the deceased, nor is it confided to the circuit of parental relationship, rather it is by choice of the benefactor as regards to whom he wish to will it to (Beneficiary) either formally by write up, or in formally by secret information disclosure to beneficiary be Him/Her business partner, relation, Kinsmen, or friends or well wishers, therefore by virtue of the above stated, you can claim to be the next of kin of the deceased.

First i have to reiterate my resolve to carry out this transaction within the jurisdiction of both local and international laws and it is for this reason that i have decided to acquire the necessary documentation with regards to the funds.

For clarity i will outline the perfected modalities:

I will prepare the "WILL" and Testament bequeathing the assets of the deceased to you and this includes the deposited funds with the bank as soon as I receiving the necessary information from you. After the drafting and notarization of the "WILL"at the notary public, I will then go ahead to procure the "LETTER OF PROBATE". This document is the final document that gives you legal authorization to lay claim to the funds and also gives you the authority to request for the transfer of these funds into your nominated account. I will be sending you a copy of the "LETTER OF PROBATE" for your perusal.

I would require you to send me your personal details as listed below so that I can commence the documentation process.

1.Your full names and personal address
2.Your date of birth
3.Your place of birth
4.Your phone and fax numbers
5.Your Occupation

Please, do respond back as soon as possible. My direct number is 00228 997 08 37

Have a nice day.
Regards,
Frank Kojo


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