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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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Fraud email example:

From: "wariso godfrey" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <wariso_godfrey01@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:18:01 -0500
Subject: OPPOTURNITY.

My beloved,
 
I have sent you this message because of the need to open discussions with you. I don't want you to misunderstand this offer in any aspect, if it is okay by you I ask for your full co-operation.
 
I am Mr Wariso Godfrey,Cousin of Late Saif Gaddaffi Son,Saif before his was killed by the Natos Air Stikes in Lybia,gave me the total Sum of $25M USD Twenty Five Million United States of American Dollars only which i personally moved out of Lybia to Cotonou Benin Republic where he instructed me to deposit the funds with Credit bank Cotonou Benin Republic for future use.
 
I deposited the funds with Credit bank Cotonou Benin Republic and the bank issued an original Deposit Certificate from CBB to me  for claim of funds,but Due to ill Health I have been Esophageal Cancer, it has defiled all forms of medical treatment and according to the medical experts it is a terminal illness so I do not know how much longer I have to live.
 
Recently I received a waning letter from the Management of Credit bank Cotonou Benin Republic to re-activate my Account with them. K.Y.C Report was requested.The K.Y.C Report requires that a Benefactor be provided to the bank for claims of  funds.
 
Now that my health has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this myself anymore; I therefore need you as a partner because you are a neutral party to help me collect these funds deposited with the Credit bank Cotonou Benin Republic and disburse it secretly based on my instructions.
 
Because my life span  is short I have decided to give most of this money to Charity organizations, as I will consinder it as one of the last good deed i had done on Earth. For all your good efforts you will receive 30% of the Funds and disburse the rest based on my instructions.
 
I want you to understand my seriousness in this case and If this interest you, kindly send me the following details to enable me send a letter of authorization to the Bank for the release of the sum to you in the form of WILLED FUNDS.
 
1. Your full name: ............
2. Your contact cell phone number: .....................
3. Your age: ....................
4. Your sex: .................
5. Your occupations ..............
6. Your country and city:...............
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
 
 
Best Regards,
Mr.Wariso Godfrey
Email wariso_godfrey01@yahoo.com

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