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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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • ",000,000" (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)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Helen Dan <helen_dan7777@yahoo.ca>
Reply-To: helen_dan55@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 11:53:21 -0500 (EST)
Subject: FROM helen DAN


From: Miss.helen DAN
Country: Cote d'Ivoire
Dear friend,
PLEASE AND PLEASE DO NOT BE EMBARASED.
My name is helen DAN , I'm the only child/daughter of late Mr.and Mrs.koffiMy father was a very Wealthy Cocoa Merchant, the Chairman board of trustee, of all farm products exporters. (C.F.E) here in Abidjan the Economic Capital of
Cote d'Ivoire.
Before the death of my father on 28th Dec 2006.
He made it clear to me that he deposited the sum of ($10.5,000,000,00 US DOLLARS)
TEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATE AMERICAN DOLLARS. Was deposited in fixed deposit account in my name as the next of kin in a cooperate Bank here in Abidjan,Cote d'Ivoire.
With a clause that, In his demise. As only member of the family, I can have access to the fund only if im 28 or i should look for a foriegn partner who will asist me to invest it abroad.

Dear, I have all the relevant documents my late father used in depositing the money in the bank right now with me and I can forward them to you on your demand for your view as soon as i hear from you and confirm your truelty to asist me.
I am humbly seeking for your assistance in these following ways:


1. To provide a Bank account where the money will be transfered into for investment purpose.
2. To serve as my guildian because I am a girl of 20 years old.
3. To find a good university in your country where I can further my education aswell.

I am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort input and mapped out 5% for any Tax you will pay during the transfer.
Furthermore, if you indicate your opinion towards this matter as I will like us to conclude this transaction within (14) working days, if you are with me endeavour to make it known soonest.
Because I am presently in a Hotel here in Abidjan for the safety of my life.
Kindly send to me your direct telephone and fax numbers for easy communication.

Please reply me via this my private
Thanks and may God bless you.

With Love,
Miss.helen DAN


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