Scam Calls from +225 (Cote d'Ivoire): Francophone Fraud
● High scam risk
Cote d'Ivoire (+225) is a major source of advance-fee fraud targeting French-speaking countries (France, Belgium, Quebec) as well as English speakers. Scams here often follow Nigerian patterns adapted for Francophone audiences.
Common Scam Types from +225
Advance-fee fraud (Francophone)
French-language version of the 419 scam, often involving fake lottery wins or inheritance.
Romance scams
Targeted at French speakers via dating sites.
Fake employment offers
Job offers requiring upfront fees for visa processing or training.
Warning Signs
- French-language calls claiming you've won
- Job offers from unknown companies requiring fees
- Pressure to wire money via Western Union or MoneyGram
What to Do
- Never pay fees for jobs or prizes
- Hang up and block
- Report to your country's fraud agency
How to Block Calls from +225
- Block international calls from +225
- Use carrier-level spam filters
Statistics
France's anti-fraud agency receives thousands of complaints per year about +225 scam calls.