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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Sarahy Guerrero" <sarahy@needforhelp.com>
Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2005 02:35:37 +0000
Subject: From:MRS SARAHY

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 Guerrero 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 Hurricane Katrina.

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
this fund,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. Sarahy Guerrero(Benefactor)
email{private} sarahyguerrero@msn.com


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