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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: Marita Olivier <maritolivier200@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2019 14:49:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Dearest one

Dearest one

My name is Marita Olivier the only child of Late Mr&Mrs. Abbas Olivier of ivory coast, former Oil and Gas petroleum dealer, I lost my parents in a political crisis that is the reason why I need your assistance for Investment, This might be a surprise to you about where I got your contact.I got your contact from the internet search for a reliable person after i fasted and prayed I decided to contact you. I am contacting you regarding your assistance for transfer and investing my late Father Deposit Fund in your country

Upon your response,i will give you details about the sum of  Euro € 6,5Million  left for me by my late parents and how i will want you to assist me in investing it wisely in your country. I want you to know that I am willing to offer you 20% out of the Total Deposit Fund just for your Assistance for helping me regarding the transfer and investment of this Fund in your country.

Thanks and God bless.
Best regards,
Marita

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