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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: "Miss Aracely Herinquez" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <aracelyyy1977@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:31:42 -1200
Subject: RE: CONTACTING YOU AGAIN FROM ARACELY NATIONALITY _CUBA??

My name is Miss Aracely Herinquez. I,m a single female medical. I come from Republic De Cuba. I know you will be surprise to receive this message from complete stranger from Cuba but it is a great pleasure writing and knowing you and I have decided to write you all about me and my position here and what I need you to do for me to get my Alluvial Gold Dust out for me and my inherited fund transfered over there for investment. 6. I am , (athletic build), dark brown skin, dark brown eyes, long hair, nice smile, and very cute.  I am gentle, kind,  affectionate and very romantic. I am in search of friend over there  who is, lord fearing real, honest, faithful, trustworthy  I was searching profiles here looking for the one that care and can handle this project when I notice you may be the one rightful person  I'm looking for you call me on phone for me to hear your voice and familiarize ourself  .
 
 
 
I want you to know that it is God almighty that connects people and makes out of them whatsoever he desires, and this my having to write you in the first place regarding this issue which  is from God?s own direction as I never knew you before nor have we meet in any where before but may Gods name be praised for his ways are not like the ways of men, for he is perfect  and never miss leads his loved ones.I know that when God is with one no one can be against him or her, and I know that my having made you the one to carry on this cross will bring joy to my soul and to many others out there that will stand to benefit from the foundation when it is established, after the funds must have been claimed and transferred to your  nominated bank account in your country.
 
My Dear, I want you to know that I might not be readily available all the time to respond to your email as internet service is far from where am staying and will be glad you always call me on phone , as you well know that I am in a critical condition, situation here and want to move out of here.
My dear, please know that in all thing in life we walk by faith and not by sight, as the people of God and also bear in mind that there is nothing impossible for God to do, so long as we trust and cast our burden upon him, he is a mighty God and remains faithful to them that love and trust upon him, I might not have known you but bear in mind that this meeting is the Lords doing.
 
 
I must have to inform you that Confidence in God and his words are the two realities of faith that make your faith to produce results, You as a person and one who also has faith upon God must understand the fact that God designed life to interweave with Challenges and only men and women of faith overcome the challenges of life, and this people are not people of faith because they are supermen or women, rather, they have leart yo hold unto God by his unchangeable word, whcih is of good and not of evil.
 
 
I want to put the money in the house of the Lord Almighty to raise his name and assist the less privillege while the other will be put in investment which I want you to assist me in all this project.
 
MY DATA:
MY NAME: MISS ARACELY HERINQUEZ
MY BIRTH: 04/07/1977
MY OCCUPATION: MEDICAL
MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE
NATIONALITY: CUBA
 
MY FATHER'S DATA: HIS NAME: MR.ALBERTO HERINQUEZ
OCCUPATION: EXPORTER OF GOLD AND HE DEPOSITED LARGE QUANTITY OF GOLD VALUED 250KILOS FOR ME IN THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONAND THE SUM OF EUROS  IN THE SECURITY VAULT WHICH I NEED YOUR HELP FOR THE TRANSFER TO YOUR COUNTRY.
AGE BEFORE HIS DEATH : 69
NATIONALITY: CUBA
 
I have something very concerning, important to tell you and to discuss with you which I need your concern and help over it. Can we discuss on it and I need your private email address to enable me write in details and direct mobile or phone line for us to discuss.  call me on phone for me to hear your voice and familiarize ourself. Am presently in City?State  called Port-Novo. call me 00229 97689290
 
I will be glad you provide your direct  TELEPHONE AND MOBILE to enable us discuss in details.
Euro9.5 MILLION IN  FINANCE COMPANY HERE IN BENIN REPUBLIC which am standing as the bonafide next of kin and 250 kilos of gold dust. I want to discuss all in details once I hear your positive response. I will email you with my complete particulars and the deposit document to enable you comprehend me properly and know if you can handle it for me.
 
 
Miss Aracely Herinquez
 
 
 
 

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