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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "contact me immediately" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • victorineguelly@sify.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Victorine Guelly" <victorgulley53@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: victorineguelly@sify.com
Date: Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:06:36 +0200
Subject: HIGHLY URGENT

From Victorine Guelly (Mrs)
Lot 255 Missebor
Cotonou, Benin Rep
West Africa. 
Email: victorineguelly@Sify.com

 

Dear Sir,

 

This is Mrs. Victorine Guelly, the wife of Late Laurent Hubert Guelly, former minister of defence and chief of army staff of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, West Africa, in the defunct Government of Frank Mbatha. My husband died during the Last coup, which deposed the former head of state, now leaving me a Widow.

 At  the  wake  of this occurrences , I fled together with my only child  to Benin Republic and took refuge to avoid further oppression from the incumbent government who have seized all my family  property  and seized all accounts belonging to my husband and other ministers who died  along the line .

 

Due to this unfortunate situation to my life, I am now desperately searching for a reliable and honest partner in your person to assist me in receiving as quickly as possible, the sum of Eleven Million United States Dollars only (US$11,000,000.00) which is the only money that is still safe and intact deposited by my late husband in my own name in a Finance Firm in Benin Republic and on my behalf too as his trusted and loving wife. Deposit Evidence is with the Lawyer in Benin Rep.

I am therefore earnestly requesting your kind assistance to receive this Fund in your country, for safety. I have solidified every arrangement to prepare Legal Documents at the High court of Justice Benin Rep here and the Finance Firm where the fund is presently deposited, making you the trustee and beneficiary of this fund for a hitch free withdrawal at your bank.
 
 If I will get your positive response to this earnest plea, as we meet in due course, we shall be discussing further on other important issues regarding mutual business relationship and possibility of securing a resident-permit for me and my only Male   Child, in your country. I am not comfortable staying here in Benin Republic due to security reasons as my life is at risk. I must confess that I repose much hope and trust in you, assisting me out of this ugly situation.

Dear , I am earnestly  willing  to compensate your kind efforts and co-operation in assisting me and my kid  with 30% of the total sum, which is ($3,300.000.00) , if you can offer me this unforgettable assistance. Please be informed that I am contacting you based on trust and I know you will not fail me.

Please do not disappoint me, your security and reputation is highly guaranteed; absolute confidentiality should also be adhered to. Please! Please! I pray your urgent assistance. Contact me immediately if you are willing to offer me this help.
 
Please send to me your full name, address and private phone numbers, so that we can proceed immediately with the change of Legal documents that covers this transaction. This transaction would be covered by the High Court of Justice Of Benin Republic for your assurance and Utmost guarantee.
Please help me!
This is Legal and Hitch free.
Waiting to hear from you soonest, Remain Blessed.

 

Yours Sincerely,
Victorine Guelly (Mrs)
(Widow)

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