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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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Please note about this email:

Fraud email example:

From: "rose welsh" <rose@welsh-familyworld.net>
Reply-To: mrsros_welsh@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:08:26 +0000
Subject: Dear Beloved.........From Rose Welsh

From: Mrs. Rose Welsh.
17 Copse Hill, Wimbledon,
SW20 0NE, London,
United Kingdom.
 
My Beloved,
 
I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in
Barnes Hospital, South Wople Way, SW14 8SU, London, England. I am
married
to Dr. Gerald Welsh who worked with British Judicial 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) with one
Finance/Security Company in Europe. Presently, this money is still with
the
Security Company. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for
the
next 4 months due to a rare form of cancer of the pancreas. Though what
disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my ondition 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.
Though I may not know you personally I want to tell you that, through
divine
word of wisdom from above,I was asked to tell you to do this, not for
me but for The Almighty because you are blessed and you have been
chosen
to do mighty works for the Almighty. I want an individual that will use
this to fund and provide succor to poor and destitute persons,
orphanages, and widows and for propagating peace in the universe. 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 husband’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 Finance/Security Company in Europe. I will also issue you a letter
of authority that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this
fund. 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. I will also be most glad if you can tell me a little about
yourself.
Hoping to hear from you. Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Rose. G Welsh.
 
 

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