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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: dorisgomo4@gmail.com
Date: 10 Jul 2023 03:59:38 -0400
Subject:

Dear Friend,

My Name is Miss Doris Gomo from Cote d'Ivoire, I'm 16 years old
originated from Bondoukou, Côte d'Ivoire . I believe that it is
better we know each other better because I believe that any good
relationship will only last if it is built on trust and mutual
understanding.

Please I want you to read this letter very carefully and I must
apologize for barging this message into your mailbox without any
formal introduction due to the urgency and confidentiality of
this issue.

I lost my parents through the crises war last time in Congo RDP,
he is a gold miner, my uncle conspired and sold my father's
properties and left nothing for me, on a faithful morning I
opened my late father's room which I saw a briefcase and I opened
it there I found documents in which indicated that my late father
deposited amount of money in one of the bank in London in my name
as his next of kin.

I have contacted the bank by call and by email to withdraw the
money so that I can start a better life and take care of myself.
The branch manager of the bank whom I emailed told me that my
Father's instruction to the bank was that the money should be
released to me only when I am married or if I present a trustee
who will help me and invest the money overseas.

I have chosen to contact you and I believe that you will not
betray my trust on you, though you may wonder why I so soon
revealed myself to you without knowing you well, I am convince
that you are the real person to help me out. I will disclose much
to you if you can assist me to relocate to your country because
My wicked uncle has threatened to assassinate me. The amount
involved is $10.5 Million Dollars with some kilos of Gold Bars
and I have confirmed from the bank in London where the Gold BARS
were deposited. You will also help me to place the money in a
more profitable business ventures in your country.

However you will help me by recommending a nice university in
your country so that I can complete my education, it is my
intention to compensate you with 30% from the total money for
your noble assistance and the balance shall be my capital for
establishment after my school.


In receipt of your below information, I will summit a letter of
introduction/recommendation to the bank immediately in your name
as my trustee. Please read this proposal as urgent and contact me
with your information below: here is my private email address.
( dorisgomo4@gmail.com )

1. Name In full:.........
2. Address:..............
3. Nationality:..........
4. Age:.........
5. Sex..........
6. Occupation: ..........
7. Marital Status:.......
8. Phone.........

Yours Faithfully,

Miss Doris Gomo.

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