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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: mrsroseedwinsam <mrsroseedwinsam@bol.com.br>
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 17:11:56 -0200
Subject: Donate Form Mrs RoseEdwinsam

My dear in the Lord

Calvary greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I'm Mrs. Rosa Edwinsam of Kuwait. I was married to Mr. Steven Edwinsam, who worked with Kuwait embassy in Ivory Coast for nine years before his death in 2004. We were married for eleven years without a child. My husband died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death we were both born again Christians.


My dear, I know I was surprised to receive this letter, but as the son of the living God, you should know that our way is not yours. My Bible tells me that works in many ways and that everything goes well for those who believe in Christ Jesus. In fact, it is also the leader of the Holy Spirit of God who chose me in obedience and love FulFil the desire of my late husband who supports me to the glory of God. I understand that this benevolence is in compliance with the will and decision of my late husband, I am convinced update.


Sinc e the death of my beloved husband, I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against. When my husband was alive he deposited the sum of two
million six hundred thousand dollars (U.S. $ 2,600,000.00) in a bank here in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.


Presently, this money is still in the bank. Recently, my doctor told me not to be extended for a period of nine months due to cancer problem. What bothers me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a nonprofit organization, church, Christian organization, or a true believer that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.


I want this fund to be used for orphanages, schools, churches, widows, and underprivileged in spreading the word of God and to ensure that the house of God is maintained. S The Bible does not understand that "Blessed is the hand that gives." I took this decision because I have any child that will inherit this money and my husband are infidels do not want my husband to be used by unbelievers.


I do not want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way. That is why I am taking this decision. I have no fear of death hence I know where to go. I know I will be in the bosom of the Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that "the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace." I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health and the presence of my late husband relatives around me always trying to claim the money that I left my husband for me. I do not know about this development. With God all things are possible.


I can handle this on their own and can not afford my health I've been on dialysis regular checkup. Even I am writing this letter with the help of a sister who helps me. I want to send me your full name and address so you can swear an affidavit under oath of office and leg ally adopted as family members to this fund so that even if I'm dead its claim to this fund in the bank, no doubt . I'll send the affidavit of oath and certificate of deposit of the fund immediately after the affidavit is ready.


As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the bank in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where the money was deposited by my dear husband. He also issued an affidavit of legal oath and officially approved for families and new beneficiary to the fund together with the certificate of deposit of this fund that my late husband to pay the money in the bank. I always pray for me because the Lord is my shepherd.


My happiness is that I lived a life worthy of a Christian. Who wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and in truth. Please always over his imprisonment. Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another person for this same purpose.

Waiting for your urgent response.


Remain blessed in the Lord.


Yours in Christ
Ms. Rose Edwinsam
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