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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a orphan scam.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- adodoasika9@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: aadodo@laposte.net
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:54:17 +0100
Subject: Dear Please Respond.
Dear Please Respond.
Firstly my name is Ms. Asika Adodo, the daughter of late Dr. Thomas Adodo .My father was a highly reputable business man who operated internationaly
during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in one of his business trips abroad on the November 2nd 2012
Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of mine who travelled with him at that time. But God
knows the truth My mother died when i was just 6 year old, and since then my father took me so special.
Before the death of my father on November 2nd 2012. he called me and informed me that he has the sum of Five million Nine hundred thousand united
states dollars, deposited in a bank here in Cotonou Republic of Benin.He further told me that he deposited the money in my name and also gave me all
the necessary information and the legal documents regarding to the deposited money with the bank.
I am just 22 years old i don't know what to do. now I want a honest God fearing person who i can transfer the money to with his assistance and after
the transaction 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.
The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest the money under your care because i am ignorant of business world.
I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. Your suggestion and ideas will be highly regarded. Now permit me to ask these
few questions:
1. Can i completely trust you?
2. What percentage of the total amount will be good for you after the fund is transfer to your care?. Please consider these and get back to me as
soon as possible,please i want you
Best Regards @ adodoasika9@gmail.com
Ms. Asika Adodo
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