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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: "karensmith" <karensmith50@tiscali.co.uk>
Reply-To: westkaren@sify.com
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 15:29:18 -0700
Subject: BRETHREN

From: Mrs. Karen Walter Smith.
26 Kesington Court,
London, England.

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in
London, England. I am married to Dr. Jim Walter Smith who worked with
British Railway Commission in Chelsea England for over a decade before he

died on 5th of July in the year 2003. We were married for fifteen years
without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for two
weeks. Before his death he made a vow to use his wealth for the down
trodden and the less privileged in the society. 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 £10 Million
(Ten Million Pounds sterling) in a Vault with a Security/Finance House in

UK. Presently, this money is still with there. Recently, my Doctor told
me that I would not last for the next 150days due to cancer problem.
Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my condition I
decided to donate this fund to an individual or better still a God
fearing person who will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct

here in. I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide
succor to poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those
affected in the Tsunami in far Asia.

I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision
because I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my
husband relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not
want my husbands hard earned money to be misused or spent in the manner
in which my late husband did not specify. I do not 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 the Almighty. I
do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my
health, and because of the presence of my husbandâ??s relatives around me

always. I do not 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
Security/Finance House in UK. I will also issue you a letter of authority

that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund,through
my Lawyer. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness is that I
lived a life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve the
Almighty must serve him with all his heart and mind and soul and also in

truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your

reply will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this same
purpose. Please assure me that you will act according to my specification

herein. Hoping to hear from you.

Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.

You may also Reply to this Mail Directly to my Lawyer:
Barrister Williams garry
E-mail:williams_garry101@yahoo.com
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Karen Walter Smith(Benefactor).




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