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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: mrsvivian_archums@tiscali.co.uk
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 20:49:09 +0100
Subject: WORK OF GOD

From Mrs Vivian Archums.

Please make sure you reply through this email address--- mrsvivian@myway.com

In Lordship. Before i introduce my self,i want you to understand that this
divine business is capitally intensive,you are to help my lawyer in financial
aspect to enable him start the legal papers in your name. I am the above
named person from Nigeria but now undergoing medical treatment. I was married
to Dr.Roberts Debor who worked with Malaysia embassy in ABIDJAN for nine
years, before he died in the year 2003. We were both married for eleven years
without children. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four
days.
Before his death we were both very close as husband and wife and since his
death I decided not to re-marry. When my late husband was alive he deposited
the sum of USD3,000,000.00 (THREE Million United States Dollars) with a SECURITY
COMPANY, I will send you details as soon as you indicate your interest.
Recently my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next Six months
due to my cancer illness. Having known my condition and believing the doctor
I have decided to donate this fund to avoid total loss to Less privilege,
or better still an individual that will utilize this money
the way I am going to in struct here in. I want interested firm,or individual
that will re ceive and use this money to help, orphanages ,widows and propagating
the word of God and to ensure that the house of God is maintained.
Please do not fail to spread the funds across the globe especially AFRICA
as soon as you receive the money. it is more blessed to give than to receive.
I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are fighting over the
properties and I don't want my husband's hard earned money to be giving to
greedy attitude. 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 since
I am a good person.
I shall hold my peace. I don't 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 don't want them to know about this development. With
God all things are possible. As soon as I
receive your reply including your full nformations, to enable my attorney
start the procurement of the legal papers for your easy cliams of the funds
from the security company.

Informations required.

1.Your complete name
2.Your home or company address.
3.Your private phone and fax number for your easy
communication between
you and my attorney.
4Your identity,sex and age.
I shall give you the contact information of the security company and other
details that will enable you claim the funds.please i want you to be aware
that according to my attorney there will be an important document that will
be required by the security company which is affidavit of cliams and approval
for the release of the funds, this is where i will need your little financial
assistance before the fund can be released/delivered with the help of my
attorney.
I will also issue you a letter of authority/Power of Attorney that will make
you the beneficiary of this fund. I want you to always pray for me because
the lord is my shepherd.
My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that wants
to serve the GOD must serve him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful
all through your life.
I sent you this mail under severe pains. Any delay in your reply will be
detrimental. Please assure me that you will act accordingly. Hoping to hear
from you immediately.
Please make sure you reply through this email address mrsvivian@myway.com
Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.

Yours in Christ,
Mrs Vivian Archums.

___________________________________________________________

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