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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: <queenkobena@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 18:37:20 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Noble One


Noble One,

I know that we haven't known or come across each other before considering the fact that I sourced your email contact through the internet in search of trusted person who can assist me urgently and save my life.

My name is Kobena Queen, 21 years old originated from Southern Sudan in  Africa, Female, tall, slim, fair and a very good looking girl that loves travelling and dancing, a student, that loves to be loved, I want you to also understand that your Age, distance, Religions does not matter to me, kindly permit me to contact you through this medium, I am compell to contact you via this medium for obvious reasons which you will understand when we discuss details of my proposition.

My father Mr.Steve Johnson Kobena, was the former sudan Minister for SPLA Affairs and Special Adviser to President Salva Kiir of South Sudan for Decentralization. My father Dr. Steve Kobena, my mother including other top Military officers and top government officials where on board when the plane crashed on Friday May 02, 2008. You can read more about the crash through the below site:
site:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7380412.stm.

After the burial of my father, my step-mother has threatened to kill me because of the money my father deposited in one of the leading banks here in cote d'voir in my name as the next of kin before his dead and the amount is Five Million Six Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($5.6 USD). I travelled down to Cote D'voir where the branch office is to withdraw the money so that I can start a better life and take care of my education.

On my arrival, the Branch manager of the Bank whom I met in person told me that my father's instruction to the bank was that the money will be release to me only when I am married or I should present a trustee who will help me and invest the money overseas. I have chosen to contact you after my prayers and I believe that you will not betray the trust I have on you. But rather take me as your own blood sister or your lovely one. Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing myself to you without knowing you well, I will say that my mind convinced me that you are the true person to help me stand as my trustee since I haven't married.

Therefore, I will like you to disclose to me, your williness to help me to relocate in your country because my Step-Mother has threatened to assassinate me just because of this money. Also be informed that I have confirmed from the branch bank in Cote D'voir that the money is still unclaimed. You will also help me to a place were the money will be establish a more profitable business venture in your Country. Moreover, you will also help me by recommending a nice University in your country for me so that I can complete my studies.

It is my intention to compensate you with 25% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment. As soon as I receive your interest in helping me, I will put things into action immediately. In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely. Please I need your trust until the money is transferred into your bank account and then I will come over to your country.

I am waiting to hear from you soonest,
Yours Faithfully,
Queen Kobena.



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