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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: mrsjudith@terra.com.mx
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 10:56:13 +0100
Subject: YOUR URGENT ASSISTANCE NEEDED

From Mrs Judith Ellioth.



I am the above named person from Malaysia but now undergoing medical treatment
in London. I am married to Dr.Davis Ellioth Whales who worked with Malaysia
embassy in South Africa for nine years before he died four years ago. 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 born again
Christians. Since his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside
my matrimonial home which the Bible is against.

When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of twenty-seven Million
six hundred thousand U.S. Dollars with one faniance/security company in
Europe. Presently, this money is still with the Security Company. Recently,
my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next three months due to
cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known
my condition I decided to donate this fund to church or better still a christian
individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct here
in. I want a church 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 Bible made us to understand that Blessed is the hand that giveth. I
took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are not ChristianS and I dont want my husbands
hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers. I donot 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 bossom of the Lord. Exodus
fourteen verse foruteen says that the lord will fight my case and I shall
hold my peace. I dont need any telephone communication in this regard because
of my health,and because of the presence of my husband's relatives around
me always. I donot 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 Europe. I will also issue you a letter of authority that will empower
you as the original-beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the church
to always pray for me because the lord is my shephard. 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 all through
your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for a church
or christian individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you
will act accordingly as I stated herein. Hoping to hear from you immediately
you read this mail. Send mail to my private Email : ellioth_judith@yahoo.com.hk


BEST REGARD.
Mrs, Judith Ellioth.



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