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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: sandra <sandraodum18@gmail.com>
Reply-To: sandra_odum@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:02:29 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Miss. Sandra Odum


Miss. Sandra Odum,























































From Accra Ghana - West Africa.















































































































My Dear,







































































































































































I come across your profile here and have decided to get in touch with
you after My prayer, to see if you can help me solve my problem.















































































































My name is Miss. Sandra Odum, The Daughter of late (Mr.Odum  Abdullah)
Who lost his life in the course of the crisis here in Ghana on the 7th
of November last year on his way to their company (Nestle Food Plc).















































































































My father willed in cash, the sum of $6.5 Million US Dollars which he
deposited in a Fixed/Suspense account here in Accra Ghana, in West
Africa, with enabling conditions for the release of the money which are
as follows:















































































































(1) That upon request for the release of the fund, there must be
evidence of investment intentions especially outside the West Africa, I
contact you therefore to confirm if you can absorb me in partnership in
your company or possibly advise me on any investment opportunity in
your country.















































































































When I reach agreement with you, the bank will release my money into
your account that you shall nominate and I will come over to your
country to commence business partnership with you. And to continue my
studies, because my life is no longer safe here. That is why I
contacted you.















































































































However, I wish to hear from you to know your decision concerning this proposal.  Please I am expecting your urgent responds.















































































































My regards, to you and your family.   















































































































Yours Sincerely,





































Miss. Sandra Odum

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