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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: "ruthjohn71@cantv.net" <ruthjohn71@cantv.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:26:10 -0430
Subject: from miss ruth john




Good Day To you.

And Compliments of day, I found your contact When i am searching for a an assistance and partnership.Please this mail may be a surprise to you because you did not give me the permission to do so and neither do you know me but before I tell you about myself I want you to please forgive me for sending this mail without your permission.

How is life over there in your country,i hope that you are in atmosphere of peace and love.Mine is fine over here in  Abidjan.My Name is Miss Ruth John Apollo 23 yrs single tall and fair in complexion, Very good looking girl that is very attractive, pretty, caring, loving and respectful young girl,i really want to have a good relationship with you.A relationship of deep feeling that will lead us in to partnership. I am from Liberia, the only daughter of Late Dr John Apollo who was  killed by government of Prince Johnson and his rebels groups after  many innocent soul were killed,My late father Dr John Apollo is the Managing  Director Chevron Petroleum Company Limited Liberia  and he was the personal adviser to the former head of state of Liberian.Please I am constrained to contact you because of the maltreatment that going on in my country.

Meanwhile I wanted to escape to the Europe but i lost my international passport and other  valuable traveling documents. So I decided to run to  the refugee camp where I am presently seeking asylum  under the United Nations High Commission for the Refugee here in Abidjan Cote D'ivoire. I wish to  contact you personally for a partnership,long term business relationship and investment assistance in your country.
 
My father of blessed memory deposited the sum of  US$7.5.000.000 US Dollars in Bank with my name as  the next of kin. However, I shall forward you with  the necessary information of the deposit on confirmation of your acceptance to assist me for the  transfer and investment of the fund in your country. As you will help me in an investment, and I will  like to complete my studies, as I was in my first  year in the university, when the crisis started.

It is my intention to compensate you with 30% of the total money for your services and the balance shall  be my investment capital. This is the reason why I decided to contact you. Please all communications  should be through this email address only for  confidential purposes. As soon as I receive your  positive response showing your interest I will put  things into action immediately. In the light of the  above, I shall appreciate an urgent message  indicating your ability and willingness to handle  this transaction sincerely.


I am staying at the female hostel. I am waiting your  urgent and positive response. Please do keep this  only to your self please I beg you not to disclose  it till I come over , once the fund has been  transferred. I hope my explanation is very clear but  if you need further clarification, then send in your  questions.Please i will like to know your hubbies,likes and dislikes also with your dates.
 
Thanks and Remain bless as i wait to hear from you soon.
 
Miss Ruth. 

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