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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: Sakina Zarne <hpillip.richead2019@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mr.sakinazarne01@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2021 14:23:45 -0700
Subject: Dear Friend,

Dear Friend,



I have a proposal for you. This however, is not mandatory nor will I in
anymanner compel you to honor the content against your will. I am Mr.Sakina
Zarne; I work with a bank (one of the leading banks in Burkina Faso).

Here in this bank exists a dormant account for the past 21 years which
belonged to a German national who is now late,(Engineer Christian Eich). He
was the account owner, an engineer who owned a Carmaker BMW's Museum, his
wife and two children and his wife's parents were also among the victims in
a plane crash of Alaska airlines flight number AF4590 which crashed on 31st
July, 2000.

When I discovered that there had been no deposits or withdrawals from this
account for this long period, I decided to carry out a system investigation
and discovered that none of the family members or relations of the late
person is aware of this account. Now I want an account overseas where the
bank will transfer this fund.Thereafter, I
will destroy all related documents to this account.

It is a careful network and for the past eleven months, I had worked out
everything to ensure a hitch-free operation. The amount plus all the
accumulated interest is $6.2M (Six million, two hundred thousand United
States dollars).

Now my questions are: -
1. Can you handle this project?
2. Can I give you this trust?
3. Can you keep this transaction secret?

As I intend to give you 40% of the total amount, consider these and get
back to me as soon as possible with your full names, private mobile phone
numbers, etc.

Finally, it is my humble request that the information as contained herein
be accorded with every confidentiality and the necessary secrecy it
deserves. I expect your urgent response.

Best Regards,
Mr. Sakina Zarne

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