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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: "REV MERYEM NERGIS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <rev.meryemnergis@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2017 18:34:59 -0500
Subject: Dear Beloved In Christ

My beloved in Christ,
 
 
I saw your email address during the course of myresearch today, i decided to come to this medium because i believe that there are people like you who can help me to make a lot of differences in the life of the poor masses. I think i will start with a proper introduction of myself.
 
 
I am Rev. Sister Meryem Nergis, served at St. Theresa Pro. Catheral, Maitama Abuja Nigeria, I am 63 years old suffering from chronic urinary tract cancer. From all indications, my condition is really deteriorating and is quite obvious that i may not live more than two months after my next surgery in London.
 
 
My personal physician told me that I may not live for more than 2 months and I am so scared about it. I have no child of mine since my spiritual obligation does not permit me to marry. But through this wonderful Bible verses, Psalms 119:116 ….Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live, and let me not be ashamed of my hope. Psalms 138: 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou will revive me......psalms 41:1 Blessed is he that considered the poor, the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
 
 
Two of my favorite verses: Philippians 2:27: For indeed he was sick nigh unto death, but God had mercy on him & that on him only, but on me also, less I should have sorrow upon sorrow.( I always say this in my mind) So, I now decide to donate all my life savings, which turns out to be at the sum of $3,000,000.00USD . (Three Million United States Dollars Only ) to you for humanitarian purposes. by establishing a foundation in your country under my name, so as to immortalize my name and 30% of this sum would be yours while 70% goes for the project
 
 
This money is deposited in a reliable bank in West Africa, Nigeria, Presently, I have informed my Attorney, about my decision in WILLING this fund to you, you are to get back to me immediately if you are interested in carrying out this task, so that I will instruct you on how to get in contact with my attorney and my account officer. Lastly, I know I have never meet you, but in other to fulfill this which borders me most, i prayed and fasted with my spiritual adviser, Rev. Fr. Ediz Derya and choose your address and my mind tells me to inform you about this, It is also good to let you know that I shall bear the cost of transferring this fund to you, and I hope you act sincerely, please get back to me immediately via my private email address (rev.meryemnergis@gmail.com)with the following information
 
YOUR NAME:………………?
YOUR COUNTRY:…………?
YOUR PHONE NO:………?
OCCUPATION:……………?
AGE:……………………………?
SEX:………………………
 
NOTE: I shall bear the cost of transferring this money to you; all i need is your sincerity. God bless you.
 
Sincerely,
Rev. Meryem Nergis
 

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