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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: colman <colman9212@hanmail.net>
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 19:08:05 +0900 (KST)
Subject: RE: IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO HELP ME

Good morning my dear,

How are you today keeping with your family, I’m Miss Patricia Miller, 23 years old and the only child/daughter of my late parent,I have no business experience,I am looking for an experienced business partner who can handle all aspects of the investment of this fund ($6.5 Million USD also help me get admission in your country where i will continue my education.You will be entitled to 20% of all profits generated in any business or investment that you may decide on.I need Christianity or Islam fearing partner overseas.I am interested to invest in your country


Here in Cote d' Ivoie the economy is not encouraging however i will like you to tell me how is your country economy and what can we invest this money on in your country and furthermore this funds will be split 10% will be put out from the total funds for any expenses that comes in local or international while 50% of the funds shall be used for investment then 3o% for you the remaining 10% will be kept for me until i arrive at your country

I want a situation you relocate me to continue my education in your country, then you invest the fund into profitable investments.

Regards & God Bless
Miss Patricia Miller


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