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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: "Mrs Ann Earle" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <earleann880@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:18:16 -0000
Subject: Mrs. Ann Earle II

Greetings,

I am 60 years old, from New Orleans, United States of America.
I reside in Manchester City England since I was married to a Briton. I
was known to be very greedy and I do not care about people and their feelings. I
lost my husband and two beautiful daughters to the bomb blast incident that took
place in London on July 7TH 2005 due to terrorist attacks.

I have been managing our business successfully all alone without any
contribution to humanity. Recently, I was diagnosed with cancer of the lungs and
my physician confirmed that my chances of survival are very low. With this
unfortunate event, I have since then seek the face of God. I was told to render
all that I have to the needy, poor and the orphans around the world.

I found this situation uneasy and my investment can no longer be managed with my
present condition. I am also looking up to God "The giver and taker of life" to
see me through this uneasy situation. I am willing to give all that I have
worked for to the Orphans, bartered women, abused children, businessmen and
students that seek help from God.

I write this letter to you out there, which by any means lack the finances to
pursue that project of your dream, those that need to carter for their babies
and students that need to further on their education. Please contact me and stop
weeping. Probably let me know what you really need the money for, and also let
me know if you can help me distribute money to the nearest charity homes near
your town, City or State. I would have done this myself but because of my
failing health I am unable. Now I'm so much with God, am now born again. May you
be blessed as you reach me


I know of all the scam and lie on the internet but Believe me this is not one of
that type am real and would not want some greedy Government take my sweat.


Best Regards
Mrs. Ann Earle II

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