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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: linda_kebba20@terra.com.mx
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:22:05 +0000
Subject: Dearest one in the lord,

Dearest one in the lord,
email address,l_kebba20@yahoo.it


I am Mrs.Linda kebba, from Gold Coast. I
was married to Mr.Stephen Kebba who was a
contractor with the government of Cote D'Ivoire
before he died in the year 2001 after few days in
the hospital The doctor said his death was as a result
of poison.We were married for so many years without a child.
Before his death we were both born again
Christian. Since his death I decided not to remarry or
get a child outside my matrimonial home which the
Bible is against. When my late husband was alive he deposited the
sum of $22 Million with a Diplomatic Security Compnay in Cote D lvoire.
Presently this money is still in the custody of the
security company in Cote D lvoire. Recently, my Doctor told me that it
is very likely i will die within the next nine months due to cancer
problem.Having known my condition I decided to donate this
fund to a church,organization or good person that will
utilize this money the way I am going to instruct
herein. I want a church organization or good person that
will use this fund for orphanages, widows and other
people that need help and also propagating the word
of God and to endeavor that the house of God is
maintained. The Bible made us to understand that"Blessed is
the hand that giveth". l took this decision because I
don't have any child that will inherit this money and
my husband relatives are not Christians not even good
at all because they are the one that responsible for
the death of my husband in other to have all my late
husband's prperty and I don't want my husband's
efforts to be used by those that conspired for his
death. I don't want them to know about this development
and l know thatWith God all things are possible
This is why I am taking this decision.Though it was
very painful to hear this kind of news from my
doctor but I am notafraid of death because
I know where I am going. I knowthat I am going
to be in the bosom of the Lord.
I don't think there is need for any telephone
communication in thisregard because of my health
but the important thing to me is for you to do what
i will require you in this regard.
As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you
the contact of the security in Cote d' lvoire. I will also
issue a letter of authorization to the security that will
prove you the present beneficiary of this money. I
also want you, church or the organization to always
pray for me because the lord is my only shepherd.
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
another goodperson, church organization for this same
purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I
Stated herein. this is my email address,l_kebba20@yahoo.it
Hoping to receive your response immedaitely.
Thanks and Remain blessed in the Lord.
l remain yours sister in Christ.
Mrs. Linda kebba

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