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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: Frank Black <fandlablack@outlook.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 14:45:03 +0100
Subject: Bro. Jacob Achinefu


Dear Brother, Greetings in Christ name. I am writing on behalf of
Bro. Jacob Achinefu who is 77 years old and one of the most
knowledgeable and able preachers in Nigeria as well as one of the
defenders of the truth. He preaches at Egbeda Church of Christ, Egbeda
Lagos, a city of over 8 million people. He is in charge of a 9 month
long preacher training program. I met him first during my short-term
mission trip in Nigeria . Jacob needs help from Brethren; his
wife is ill and is in the hospital. It is difficult for him to pay the
amount requested before full medical attention is provided to the wife,
considering the financial crisis he is undergoing at the moment coupled
with the congregation inability to support him fully. The total
amount needed to treat her is: $5850 since she will be undergoing
surgery. Her condition is bad and needs immediate attention.Already $2300 has been raised, what is needed now is $3550. If
you are interested in helping Bro.Jacob, please contact me through
email: fandlablack@yahoo.com for more information. Any help you can
render will be appreciated, acknowledged, and accounted for. May
God continue to bless you as you strive to live the Christian life and
to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, “Contribute to the
needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” (Romans 12:13). Brotherly,Dr Frank Black,Southeastern Church of Christ | 6500Southeastern Avenue Indianapolis ,IN 46203fandlablack@yahoo.comfandllablack@gmail.comsoutheasternorg.iconosites.com

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