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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: "Ibrahim Traore" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <traoe@yandex.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2017 02:12:28 -0800
Subject: GET BACK TO ME ASAP

Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Ibrahim Traore, from Northern region of Cote Ivoire. My father, Laurent Traore was an influential man, resided in Abidjan (the capital state of Cote d' Ivoire) prior to his unfortunate death.
My reason for contacting you: My late father used to have business partners overseas. These partners does have need for a particular solid minerals. According to information discovered in my late father's archive, is off Asian country's deposits. And probably little deposits in some other countries.
In the year 2016 to be precised November month. i received a letter from my late father's oversea partners, they have urgent need for the solid mineral. I responded by disclosing the news of my Father's sudden exit from this world. But assured them as the heir apparent to the decease,  I equally have the knowledge of the mineral. And could source and supply to them upon their arrival. suggesting they could advance some funds but this could not be, However I was compelled to bring a wealthy man to finance the business on agreed percentage share of the accrued profit. Unfortunately when we finished the supply the sponsor reneged and  disregarded our agreement. Instead, peanut was given to my family. I wept and remember my father. If we have enough funds there would have been no need bringing greedy man.
Few days ago, i receive  a mail from the foreign firm, they desperately have need for the product. I contacted the source, the product is readily available but we do not have the financial strength to purchase and supply. It will be a death kennel to direct them to the source.
After having second thought on present state. I liaise with my mother who agreed that I should look for a God fearing and trusted man or company to finance the business strictly on agreed percentage  of share of the accrued profit after sales. we must sign a document to avoid a repeat. This is why am communicating with you in view that you will be interested to join us. It will be a continues partnership.
Whatsoever you response lets know on time please.
Regards,
Ibrahim Traore.

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