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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: kenzeroma1@hotmail.co.uk
Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 12:31:18 -0800
Subject: PLEASE ENDEAVOUR TO USE IT FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD.

FROM: MRS. KENZER OMA
FAX: +0044-7092865719

Please, reply to this alternative e-mail adrress
E-mail:kenzeroma@hotmail.co.uk



ATTN: THE PRESIDENT / CEO,


PLEASE ENDEAVOUR TO USE IT FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD.


I am MRS. KENZER OMA from Johannesburg, South Africa, I am married to MR. MAZUL OMA
who worked with (Reserve Bank Of South Africa)or twenty-nine years before he died in
the year 2002. We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a
brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death we were both born
again Christians. When my late husband was alive he deposited the Sum of
US$20. 5 Million (Twenty Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) with
one Security company in SPAIN.

Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next three months due to
cancer problems. Though what disturbs me most is my STROKE. Having known my
condition I decided to donate this fund to CHURCH or BETTER STILL A CHRISTIAN
INDIVIDUAL that will utilize this money that way I am going to instruct here in.
I want church that will use this fund to fund CHURCHES, ORPHANAGES, RESEARCH
CENTERS AND WIIDOWS propagating the word of GOD and to ensure that the house of GOD is
maintained. The Bible made us to understand that Blesses is the hand that giveth.

I took this decision because I don,t have any child that will inherit this money
and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don,t want my husband,s hard
earned money to be misused by unbelievers. 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 hence I know where I am going. I know that I am
going to be in the Bosom of the Lord, Exodus 14 Vs 14 says that the Lord will fight
my case and I shall hold my peace.

I don,t need any telephone calls communication in this regards because of my health
and 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 I shall give you the contact of the Security Company in SPAIN and I will
also issue you a letter of authorization that will empower you as the new
beneficiary of the fund.

I want you and the Church to always pray for me because the lord is my shephard.
My happiness is that I live a life of a worthy Christians whoever that wants to
serve the lord must serve him in spirit and truth. Please, always be prayerful all
through your life. In any delay in your reply will give me room / opportunity in
searching for a church or Christians individual for this same purpose.

Please, assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein, hoping to hear
from you soonest.

Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.

Yours in Christ,

MRS. KENZER OMA.

NB: Please, reply to this alternative e-mail adrress
E-mail:kenzeroma@hotmail.co.uk


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