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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: "jim smith" <meetingsmithjim6373@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: meetfsmith1964@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:46:42 +0000
Subject: COMPILMENT OF THE SEASON TO DEAREST FRIEND !!!




Mr. Jim Smith.
26 Kensington Court,
London, England.

Dearest Friend

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London, England. I worked with British Bank of England for over three decades, in the year 2005,I deposited the sum of US$ 9 Million (Nine Million US dollars) being part of some international currency exchange transaction in which I was the principal inspector for the bank, this funds is in a Vault with a Security/finance warehouse in Madrid, Spain.
Presently, this money is still with them; recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 6 months due to terminal cancer problem. Though, what disturbs me most is my stroke, having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to an individual or better still a God fearing person/charity organization who will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct him/her to as my last wish and testament. I want such individual that will use this to fund and provide succor/aids for the poor and indigent persons, orphanages, charity organizations and above all to those affected in the Tsunami in far Asia .
I understand that blessed is the hand that gives. I took this decision because I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my relatives are not inclined to helping the poor. I do not want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner, hence the reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the almighty. I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health and because of the presence of my relatives around me always. I do not want them to know about this development. With God all things are possible.
As soon as I receive your reply I shall send along in my next mail scanned pictures of my stay and period of ailment in the hospital for you to have an insight and more so, give you the contact of the Attorney here in London-Messrs Harris Hopkins of Harris Hagan & Co Law Firm,UK. I will also issue them a letter of legal authority and deposit certificate that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund through my Lawyer. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve the Almighty must serve him with all his heart and mind and soul and also in truth.
For your assistance and co-operation in carrying out my instruction and seeing to its completion you will keep 35% of this gross amount for yourself and use the rest as I will instruct you in due course. Endeavor by sending to me with the followings details:

1: Full Name and contact address
2: Direct Telephone (mobile phone inclusive) and fax numbers
3. Nature of employment/job & position.
Please always be prayerful all through your life. Do not delay your response because time is not on my side. Please assure me that you will act according to my specification herein.

Hoping to hear from you as soon as possible.
Thank you and May the Almighty bless you.
Yours sincerely,

Mr. Jim Smith
26 Kensington Court,
London, England.

Email:meetsmith64@yahoo.co.uk


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