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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: "MEMUNA MOUSA" <munamousa@myway.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 13:16:29 +0100
Subject: ENDEAVOUR TO USE IT FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD

I am Memuna Mousa from Kuwait. I am married to late Moulla Abass mousa of blessed memory who worked with kuwait embassy in Sudan for twelve years before he
died in the year 2000.

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 Muslims. Since his death I too have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problem.

When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of ($12.5million (TWELVE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND U.S DLOOARS) with a security company in Europe. Recently, my doctor told me that i would not last for the next six months due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke sickness.

Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to either a Muslim organization or devoted Muslim individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instructs here in.I want this muslim organization or individual to use this money all sincerity to fund mosques, orphanages,widows,and also propagating the word of ALLAH and to ensure that the society upholds the views and belief of the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran emphasizes so much on Allah's benevolence and this encourage me to take the bold step.I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are new christian's converts and I don't want a situation
where this money will be used in an Unholy manner. Hence the reasons for taking this bold decision. I know that after death I will be with Allah the most beneficent and the most merciful.I don't need any telephone communication in this regard becasue of my health and becasue of the presence of my husbands' relatives around me always.
I don't want them to know about this development. With Allah all things are
possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Security company in europe where the money was deposited. I will also give you the contact of my who will do the change of ownership authorizing them that the said fund have been willed to you . I want you and muslim community where you reside to always pray for me.

My happiness is that I lived a true devoted muslim life worthy of emulation. Whosever, that wants to serve Allah must serve him in truth and in fairness.Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your rely will give room in sourcing for a Muslim organzation or a devoted Muslim for this same purpose.Until I hear from you, my dream will rest squarely on your shoulders.May the Almight Allah contiune to guide and protect you.
Best regards,
Memuna Mousa



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