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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: katehugh1@mail.com
Date: Mon, 23 May 2016 20:46:59 +0200
Subject: From Kate Hugh.

From Kate Hugh.
Dear,
 
Please do not be offended by this message from me that we never met before. I am contacting you in confidence, and I think that you will read and respond to my message.
My late father Mr. James Hugh, who was the executive director of the Cocoa business in Cote d'Ivoire died in a car accident with my mother. I am now the only child.
 
My late father deposited an amount of € 12.500.000.00 (twelve million five hundred thousand euros) in a bank here in Cote d'Ivoire, as I am next of kin before he died, and the funds is currently with the bank.
 
The bank manager made me realize that I needed to find a foreign partner who will receive the money for investments abroad. The bank manager told me that I was not suppose to touch the funds until I am 25 years, why should I find a foreign partner abroad who will receive funds for investment purposes.
 
I want you to be my guardian and foreign partner who will help me claim the money from the bank. The money will be invested in your country, in any business of your choice, and I will continue my studies.
I would like to offer 20% percent of the total funds, while the remaining 80% will be invested in any business of your choice. I will come to your country, when money is confirmed to your bank account, so we can meet each other face to face.
 
I hope to hear from you.
thanks
Kate Hugh
 
 
 

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