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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: Mary Perez <m_perez208@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: mperez508@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2012 02:33:33 +0900
Subject: Dear beloved friend,



Dear beloved friend,

I know that this letter may be a very big surprise to you, I came
across your email contact from my personal search which I don?t really
know the right person who will be willing to help the less privilege
ones in the society if I release my wealth and my inheritance to help,
but I strongly believed that you will be willing to help if you
understand that your life and everything you are today is not by your
personal ability

I instructed the Doctor here in this hospital to help me email you and
I believe that
You will be honest to fulfill my final wishes before my last
instruction on earth

I am Mrs. Mary Perez, I am 58 years old, and I am suffering from a long
Time hearth cancer, from all indication my condition is very serious
and my doctors have courageously advised me that I may not live beyond
next two months; this is because the cancer stage has reached a
critical stage. I was brought up in less privilege home and was
married to my late husband for twenty five years without any child. My
late Husband and I are true Christians, but quite unfortunately, He
died in a fatal motor accident.

Ever since he passed away, I`ve decided not to marry again, I sold all
my inherited belongings and deposited all the money with a Financial
security Company. The total sum of the money is $US10.2million
dollars. Presently, the money is still in their custody, I`ve
declared my present condition to the financial security company and I
let them know that the money in their custody will be claiming by
somebody who will stand on my behalf but that will be as soon as I get
right person to help and the Financial security Company also responded
that they would be waiting for my next authorization as the Legitimate
beneficiary. They advice me to issue a letter of authorization to
anybody who will be coming for claim since I cannot appear in person
as a result of my illness

I'm with my laptop here in the hospital where I have been
Undergoing treatment but the doctor advice me not to do anything that
will get my condition worst, So cannot be communicating every time
because I might be in pain any time. Though, doctors here or nurse
will be assisting me in some communication


This is my last wish to see that my money is invested in humanitarian
work to help orphanages, widows and the motherless baby?s homes I must
let you know that this was a
Very hard decision, but I`ve to taken a bold step towards this issue
Because I have no further option I hope you will help see my last
Wishes come true.

Please let me know your full name, address and direct contact to move
ahead. As soon as I receive your reply I will instruct my lawyer to
assist with letter of authorization which I will also issue you a
letter of authority which will prove that you are the new beneficiary
of my funds and also give you the contact of the financial security
Company in order to claim the money.


I will be looking forward for your reply and assurance to help
Yours faithfully,
Mrs. Mary Perez,


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