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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: "Hon. Ben Kaba" <hon.benkaba1@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 04:03:08 -0700
Subject: confirm receipt

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From: Benard Kaba
HBK International Consultez
Les investisseurs financiers / conseillers et fabricants représentant
#16, Rue Berthe, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
E-mail: hon.benkaba@hotmail.fr

Dear Proposed Partner,
We have the sum of €6,750,000.00(Euros) deposited with a commercial
bank here with it's head quarters in Paris, France for onward transfer
specifically set aside by our client for Investment in your country.
We are mandated to deal with you directly as appointed Partner and
receiver of the fund without any broker and be assured all procedure
will be delivered with time and precision. You are at liberty to
advice us on profitable trade/business programs for possible
Investment.

Be assured that our terms and conditions are reasonable and negotiable
for your anticipated contribution. All relevant fund transfer
information will be provided to you upon response plus our terms and
procedures, while we request for the following information from you.

Full Name:….….……........…….………......…………………............….…..….
Contact Address:…………….…………....…………………..…............……..…
Occupation:……………………….…….………………………….…................….
Telephone:……………………….………………………………….................…….
Date of Birth/Marital
Status:............................../............................

For more details and clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours faithfully,
Hon. Benard Kaba
Principal Consultant

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