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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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Fraud email example:

From: "GHAYTH FAIZA WATSON." <info@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: mrs-ghaythfaiza@puentedeixtla.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:21:56 +0400 (GST)
Subject:


GHAYTH FAIZA WATSON.
23, Hawley Crescent,
Camden Town, London,
NW1 8NP, England.

Here writes Ghayth Faiza, suffering from cancerous ailment. I am married to
Watson Ghayth an Arabian who is dead. My husband was into private practice
all his life before his death. Our life together as man and wife lasted for
three decades without a child. My husband died after a protracted illness.
My husband and I made a vow to uplift the down-trodden and the
less-privileged individuals as he had passion for persons who can not help
themselves due to physical disability or financial predicament.

I can adduce this to the fact that he needed a Child from this
relationship, which never came.

When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of Two Million Great
Britain Pounds Sterling which were derived from his vast estates and
investment in capital market with his bank here in UK. Presently, this
money is still with the Bank. Recently, my Doctor told me that I have
limited days to live due to the cancerous problems I am suffering from.
Though what bothers me most is the stroke that I have in addition to the
cancer. With this hard reality that has befallen my family and i,

I have decided to donate this fund to you and want you to use this gift
which comes from my husbands effort to fund the upkeep of widows,widowers,
orphans, destitute, the down-trodden, physically challenged children,
barren-women and persons who prove to be genuinely handicapped
financially.

It is often said 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 husband relatives are bourgeois and very wealthy persons and I
do not want my husband's hard earned money to be misused or invested into
ill perceived ventures. 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 with the Almighty when I eventually pass on.

It is often said 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 husband
relatives are bourgeois and very wealthy persons and I do not want my
husband's hard earned money to be misused or invested into ill perceived
ventures. 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 with the Almighty when I eventually pass on.
The Almighty will fight my case and I shall hold my peace. I do not
need any telephone communication in this regard due to my deteriorating
health and because of the presence of my husband's relatives around me.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 give you the contact of the bank in
UK. I will also issue you a Letter of Authority that will empower you as
the original beneficiary of this fund. My happiness is that I lived a life
worthy of emulation. Please always be prayerful all through your life.

Please assure me that you will act just as I have stated herein. Hope to
hear from you soon and God bless you and members of your family.
Reply to my mail through my email address: mrs-ghaythfaiza@puentedeixtla.com

Yours Faithfully in Christ
Ghayth Faiza watson.

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