419 scam: Bernardi LELIO <fundation.queen@gmail.com> *SPAM*

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",500,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Bernardi LELIO <fundation.queen@gmail.com>
Reply-To: bernardi39@hotmail.fr
Date: Tue, 26 May 2015 13:30:45 +0000
Subject: *SPAM*

--
I am Mr. Bernardi LELIO born September 20, 1935, I am a widower, I
suffer from a long-term illness (cancer), I donated the sum of (US $
4,500,000) I need someone God fearing honest and can use these funds
for the work of God.

I took this decision because I do not have any child that will inherit
this money and I do not want a situation where this money will be used
in an ungodly way. That is why I am taking this decision, and my
doctor confirmed that I have less than three months to live,
Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a charity
or a person who will use the money to help the poor and
needy, according to my instructions.

I want an organization that will use this fund for orphanages, school
and church, widows, propagating the word and work of God.

Please, if you want to be able to use these funds for the Lord's work
kindly reply me. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give
offers tips on how you go about the claims of the
said fund.

Your brother in Christ,
Mr. BERNARDI LELIO

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