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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: "sarah guerro" <sarah_guerro@guerros.com>
Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2005 14:12:32 +0000
Subject: From: Mrs.Sarah Guerro

From: Mrs.Sarah Guerro
136 Tonbridge Road
Hildenborough
Kent,UK.


I am the above named person,A  venezuelan citizen but now
Undergoing medical treatment in Tadworth,England. I am
married to  Dr. Allen Guerro who worked with British Railway Commission
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 live he deposited the sum of 6 Million (six Million pounds
sterlings) in a Vault with a Security/Finance House in UK.Presently, this
money is still there.

Recently,my Doctor told me that I would not survive the next 150 days
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.

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 husbands 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 through my private mail  I shall give you the contact of the
Security/Finance House in UK. I will also issue you a letter of authority
that will empower you as the original beneficiary of thisfund,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.
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. Sarah Guerro(Benefactor)
email{private}  sarah_guerro@yahoo.co.uk

 


 In God I have put my trust;I will not be afraid what man can do unto me ....psalm 56 vs 11...........

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