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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 Reex Mark <reex_1234@bigpond.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2016 11:14:16 +1000 (AEST)
Subject: Donation from Mrs. Reex Mark


I know my mail will come to you as a surprise, due to the fact we have
never met before but I have a special reason why I decided to contact
you. I decided to contact you because of the urgency of my situation; it
is with tears that I am writing this message to you from a hospital bed.
My name is Mrs. Reex Mark, I am married to (Eng Mr. Patrick Mark) from
South Africa (S.A) who has an appointment in Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire as
the chief Managing director to(Cocoa Farmer Association Abidjan-Cote
D'Ivoire) under Engineering project/contract awarding section.
My husband died as a result of brief illness called heart attack, while
he was coming back from (SA) new location area on project inspection on
Saturday 10th December 2008. Before his death as a result of our joint
account venture we have $2.7 million (US) dollars in our fixed deposit
account.
Dear one I was brought up as an orphan and was married to my late
husband for 20 years without a child, I am 63years now and am suffering
from kidney infection and a long time cancer of the lungs, which has
partially affected my brain, and from all indication my condition is
really deteriorating. According to my doctors, my health is very poor
because of the cancer ailment, I cannot stay to live up three months
ahead, and I am having serious problem with my husband's family members.
I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am
going to be in the bosom of the Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord
will fight my course and I shall hold my peace. Therefore I need a God
fearing person who will assure me that he/she will use this fund to help
the Motherless babies, Orphanage, Charity organization and less
privileged once, and using for word of God.
I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit
this money. As soon as I receive your reply I will also issue a l etter
of authorization to the bank that will prove you the present beneficiary
of this money. I also want you, Church or Organization to always pray
because I don't have many days to live. For me the Lord is my only
Sheppard. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian.
Whoever that wants to serve the Lord must serve Him in spirit and truth.
Please always be prayerful through your life.
Please any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another
good person, church or organization for this same purpose. Please assure
me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein. Hoping to receive
your response immediately,
Thanks.
GOD BLESSES YOU.
MRS Reex MARK,
REMAIN BLESSED

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