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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: mary_patricks74@terra.com.mx
Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 07:02:30 +0200
Subject: From Mrs. Mary Patricks


Dearest one,

I am Mrs Mary Patricks from Gold Coast. Iwas married to Mr.Stephen Patricks
who was a contractor with the government of Cote D'Ivoire before he died
in the year 2003 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 $9 Million
with a Bank in Cote D lvoire.Presently this money is still in the custody
of the Bank 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 wantthem 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 Bank
in Cote d' lvoire. I will also issue a letter of authorization to the bank
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 inyour 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.


Hoping to receive your response immedaitely.
contact me through this yahoo box, mary_patricks75@yahoo.com

Thanks and Remain blessed in the Lord.

l remain yours sister in Christ.

Mrs. Mary Patricks.


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