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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: Rosalinda Subia <rosalinda1subia@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: rosalinda1subia@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:11:42 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: I am waiting for your response.




Dear sir,



I would like to use this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I am Miss. Rosalinda SUBIA the only daughter of late Chief and Mrs. David SUBIA. My father was a reputable cocoa merchant who operated in the capital of Ivory Coast when he was alive.



It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously before the election in 2010, though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by his business associates and regime of Mr. Laurent GBAGBO because of his opposition to GBAGBO government. But only God knows the truth. My mother died when I was just 6yrs old, and since then my father took me so special.



After his death, I discovered a document covering the sum of Two million five hundred thousand United State Dollars (USD$2,500,000.00) left in bank. I am 20 years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do, now I want an account overseas where I can transfer this funds and after that I will come and reside permanently in your country till such a time that it will be convenient for me to return back home if I so desire.



This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of unstable political situation in Ivory coast. The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest the fund under your care because I don't know about investment-especially of the magnitude this will require.



1. Can you honestly help me from your heart?

2. What percentage/commission of the total amount in question will be good for you after the money is in your account?



Please consider my request and get back to me as soon as possible, I will give you more information immediately I confirm your willingness to assist me.



I am waiting for your response.



Sincerely,



Miss Rosalinda Subia

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