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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: "Mr. George Williams" <williams@gmail.com>
Reply-To: georgewilliams070@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 19:52:33 -0300 (ART)
Subject: may almighty God bless you

MR. George Williams
32 live pool Road blc c423
London, UK


I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in
London, England. I worked with British Drilling Corporation East
London for over a decade I married for fifteen years without a
child. my wife died after a brief illness that lasted for two
weeks.I vow to use my wealth for the down trodden and the less
privileged in the society. Since the doctor had confirmed my
situation that I will not live long I have decided to give out my
money to the poor. Deposited the sum of 93 Million (ninety three
Million Pounds) sterling with my Bank. My Doctor told me that I
would not last anymore due to 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 who
will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.

I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to
poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those affected
in the tsunami in far Asia and the Hurricane Katrina Disasters,
Chile, Haiti. I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I
took this decision because I do not have any child that will inherit
this money and my relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons
and I do not want my hard earned money to be misused in the manner I
will not like and I also 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 now about this development. with God all things
are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the
contact of the Bank. I will also issue them a letter of authority and
change of ownership 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. Please always be
prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give me
room in sourcing for an individual for this same purpose. Please
assure me that you will act according to my specification herein,
Hoping to hear from you.

Thank you and may almighty God bless you.
MR George Williams




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