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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: "Linada Kamokai" <lkamokai@mail.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 22:38:58 +0700
Subject: PLEASE REPLY THIS MAIL

Dear sir

I am miss Linda Kamokai. I am 25 years old, I am the only daughter of  Dr. Magnus Kamokai from the Republic of Sudan in a town called Darfur. I'm 5 feet 5 inches tall and approximately 65 kg. Sentimental status: Single, clear complexion and I was under an graduate of the University of Khartoum as a Medical Student . I am currently in Togo Lome, I came here through the help of Priest who work under United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to take asylum with the refugees due to the war and  attacks from the anti government rebels that was in my country, in early February 2013, which cost the lives of many people, including my parents. I'm looking for someone who is honest and God fearing that can help me because I still want to continue my education in order to reach my potential.

To go straight to the point, though I know it is strange to start this conversation with you, since you don't know much about me, but no matter what,  my dream and desire is to evacuate out of this painful place for a better life ...

My late father was a Doctor and a Government contractor on the oil sector, while he was alive he deposited a sum of money in a security vault using my name as the next of kin. The total amount in question is ($ 10 .2 million united state dollars) I asked for the release of this money, but due to my statue as a refugee here in this local church camp, it was not released to me,The security company kindly asked me to seek for a foreign partner, who will help me transfer this money, so that it will be easy to use the money for any progressive investment in your country so that it will be easy for me to come over and continue my Education.

You have a premium of 40 % of this total money.. I held this as a secret to the people, Please also keep it as a top secret if you will be kind with me. The only person who knows is the Reverend Father who helped me to come here, his name is Rev David Godwill, i use his office computer to communicate with you twice in a day.I will give you the reverend father infomation if you want to talk with him. Remember that I'm giving you all this information because i have a feelings that you are a God sent to help me out. Please I would like to know if you are willing to help me out. I pray this message reaches you safely and hoping to hear from you soon.

Thanks and God bless
Linda Kamokai

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