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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: "Alice Creek" <alice_creek2000@handbag.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 14:07:26 +0200
Subject: GET BACK TO ME

From: Mrs. Alice Creek.
17 Copse Hill, Wimbledon,
SW20 0NE, London,
United Kingdom.
alicecreek2005@netscape.net

My Dear 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.
John Creek 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 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 herein.

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.You can contact me with your positive
responds via my very private email address below

alicecreek2005@netscape.net

Yours sincerely,
Mrs.Alice Creek


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