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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: helene kouame <helene_kouame81@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <helene.kouame0@yahoo.fr>
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:49:12 +0000
Subject: Dearest one i need your honest assistance.



Dearest one.

Greeting to you and i hope this mail will reach you in a good conditions of health under the grace of Lord Jesus Christ.

And at the same time, i know this mail will come as suprise to you but in a brief introduction. My Name Is Miss Helene Kouame from Sierra Leone. I am 21 years old,It is my pleasure communicating with you for the first time and believing that it will lead to a better relationship between us.

I have an inheritance left in a metalic box that was deposited by my late father,in a private security company here in Cote D'Ivoire.He told me that he did not disclose the content of the box to the security company,becauese he deposited it as a family treasure and valuables.he did that for security purpose,and the amount inside the box is seven million five hundred and fifty thousand United State dollars.(USD$7,5,50,000.00) he further told me again that he deposited the money with my name as his next of kin,And also give me all the necessary document regarding to this deposit with the private security company, That I would want to invest in your country. I want you to stand as my father business partner in claiming the metalic box which contains the fund from the security company here. I am ready to part with 15% of the total sum to you if only you assist me to claim the money and assist me also in investing the money in any lucrative business.

I will give you more details and forward all vital information as soon as I hear from you.

I LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVE MUST

Best Regards.Helene Kouame.
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