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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: Pastor James Morgan <info_jmorgan@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 01:56:08 +0000
Subject: Urgent


Dear
Good evening , how are you ? you are counted to be among those to receive =
this prayer in good faith, more so you are to answer questions ( 1 to 5 ) =
in this prayers first , if your answers is ( I do ) then always read this =
prayer every night or morning for good one week ,
Then write me back ,immediately 7 good days you make this prayer. I promise =
you of more progress in any of your request.
1) Do you reject Satan? I do.
2) And all his works? I do.
3) And all his empty promises? I do.
4) Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth? =
I do.
5) Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was born of =
the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, rose from the dead, and =
is now seated at the right hand of the Father? I do.
Dear Ms -------- you are now to receive wisdom by asking for it "in faith, =
never doubting" Therefore, the key to receiving wisdom is to pray for freedom =
from doubt. Pray:
Father, give you wisdom , but first give you faith. I repent of doubts that I =
have entertained. Holy Spirit, confirm me in Your love. Jesus, "beyond doubt, =
You are the Son of God!
Father, I can't understand Your word without Your grace. I acknowledge my =
weakness so Your power can reach perfection in me , Lord Send Your Holy =
Spirit to remind, teach, and guide me to the Truth ,May I share as soon as =
possible whatever You teach me,
O Lord, there is none like You to help the powerless against the strong. Help =
us, O Lord, our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come =
against this multitude. You are the Lord, our God; let no man prevail against =
You"
O' Lord, appoint over us shepherds after Your own heart who will shepherd us =
wisely.
"O God, You are my God Whom I seek; for You my flesh pines and my soul =
thirsts
"Have mercy on me, O God, in Your goodness; in the greatness of Your =
compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my =
sin cleanse me. For I acknowledge my offense, and my sin is before me always" =

Heavenly Father, I pray that my husband will be won over to Jesus through my =
conduct. Give me a reverent purity in my way of life. May I be adorned with =
the hidden character of the heart expressed in the unfading beauty of a calm =
and gentle disposition , Father, show me what it means to be Your daughter, a =
bride of Christ, a temple of the Spirit, and a Christian woman. I repent of =
my sins and trust You completely. I put my husband, marriage, family, and =
life into Your hands in Jesus' name. Amen
I wait for your thanks reply , then i will send to you coverage powerful =
prayer to protect you any where you are.
Presentation Prayer by.
Pastor .James Morgan.

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