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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@terra.com.mx
Date: Mon, 2 May 2005 06:35:05 -0700
Subject: Your Choice

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

Dear Friend,

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London,
England. I am married to Mr. Mark James 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 US$9 Million (Nine
Million dollars) in a Vault with a Security/Finance House in England here.
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.

As soon as I receive your reply stating your phone number and country, I
shall give you the contact of the Security/Finance House. 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.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Karen Smith James(Benefactor).



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