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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: joy kone <joykone1@outlook.fr>
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 09:31:17 +0000
Subject: From Mrs. Joy Kone,


From Mrs. Joy Kone,
Global Harvest Missionary
Ave BP 01 -11 Plateau Ivory Coast.

Dear Friend,

I know this message will come to you as a surprise , as we are both completely strangers.

My name is Joy Kone 66" years old. Member of Global Harvest missionary collage.
I have lived in a world of uncertainty before taking this bold decision to approach a complete stranger who will not take advantage of my naivety .

I am seeking for your humble assistance to transfer $13,3 M.000.00 USD dollars into your bank account for Missionary work. I agreed to offer you 30% of the total investment fund.Please indicate your willingness by sending the below is information for more clarification and easy communication.

Your Full Name...................................................
Your Sex.........................................................
Your Age.........................................................
Your Country.....................................................
Your Occupation..................................................
Your Personal Mobile Number......................................

Thanks.
Best regards,
Mrs. Joy Kone
My private email address is ( mrsjoykone2@outlook.fr)

(Global Harvest Missionary)
Ave BP 01 -11 Plateau Ivory Coast


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