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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: Veronica Lynn Taylor <veronic_lt1@yahoo.ca>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:25:54 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Hi Good Day,


Good Day,

I am Miss.Doris Yao Yao.Daughter to Dr&Mrs Emile Yao Yao,from Republique
Of Ivory Coast In Western Part of Africa

I lost my parents a couple of months ago due to political crises.My father
was the Managing Director of his Cacao exporting organisation until his
untimely death.I have plans to continue my education and you investment
with the money in your peaceful country.I want you to do me a favour to
receive this deposit to a safe foreign account in your country or any
safer place as the appointed beneficiary /Guardian to me .
Amount is usd$9.5m
My Parents were assassinated late last year 2005 by the rebels following
the political uprising in my country republic of ivory coast in West
African Region.I need a honest person and who will be there for me.love is
a gift which i desire from you.

If you are willing to assist me I plead you indicate your interest in
replying,this is my reason of mailing you and i will send you more
details.


Regards,

Miss Doris Yao Yao



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