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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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Fraud email example:

From: amhilary@tiscali.it
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 17:15:38 -0800
Subject: DONATION

FROM :MARIAM HILARY

DONATION FOR GOD

Dear in Christ,

PLEASE ENDEAVOUR TO USE THIS MONEY FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD.

I am the above named person from ABIDJAN. After
my prayers,I searched the International organisation Site
and during my search,I miraculously found your contact and
the Holy spirit directed me to contact you in this regard.
I am married to Dr.AMOS HILARY who worked with Abidjan embassy in
South Africa for nine years before he died in the year 2003. We were married
for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted
for only four days. Before his death we were both devoted Christian.Since
his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial
home.

When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of
$27.6Million (twenty-seven Million six hundred thousand U.S. Dollars) with
one security company in Europe. Presently, this money is still with the
Security Company. Recently, my Doctor told me that I might not last for
the next three months due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most
is my stroke but I have strong faith in God. Having known my condition and
the divine revelation from God ,three days ago, I decided to donate this
fund to the less privilege and growth of believers or better still a Muslim
individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein,I
want a believer or individual that will use this to fund churches,orphanages
and widows. Propagating the word of GOD and to ensure that the house of
GOD is maintained.

The Holy Gospel made us to understand that blessed is the giveth. I
took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are not believers and above all the divine
instruction I received from God and I don't want my husband's hard earned
money to be misused by unbelievers. I don't want a situation where this
money will be used in an ungodly manner, hence the reason for taking this
bold decision. 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 God.And I shall hold my peace.In
this regard because of my health, and because of the presence of my husband's
relatives around me always. I don't want them to know about this development.
With God all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall
give you the contact of the Finance/Security Company in Europe. I will also
issue you a letter of authority that will empower you as the original- beneficiary
of this fund.
I want you to always pray for me. My happiness is that I live a life of
a worthy believer. Whoever that wants to serve GOD must serve him in truth.please
always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will
give me room in sourcing for another beleiver or an individual for this
same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated
herein. Hoping to hear from you.

NOTE:IT IS THE DIVINE REVELATION THAT YOU KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF.
DO NOT DISCLOSE THIS DONATION OR THE SOURCE OF THE MONEY TO ANYBODY.QUIETLY
SECURE THIS MONEY AND USE IT ACCORDINGLY.

Remain blessed in the name of Almighty GOD and reply through this
email: mhilary@fastermail.com
Yours,
MARIAM HILARY.

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