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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: (sent from abused email account)
Date: Fri, 7 Nov 2008 11:17:47 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: P/s I need your urgent reply,



Dear,

It's my pleasure to acquaint you with this proposal for financial and business assistance .I know my message will come to you as a surprise. I am named Mr Meyer Frank and the elder son of late Dr.  Vincent Kone ex Director of the F.G.P.C.C.

I was totally convinced to write you in reference to the transfer of US$10.750m to your account for onward investment ( Hotel industries and estate building  management) in your country. Considering the political tension which reigns here, I urgently want the dispatchment of this money .

Please,if you are interested, reply urgently this mail for more information.

Remain bless while expecting your prompt co-operation.
Frank Kone



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