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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: "ruth juwad" <mrs_ruthjawad@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: ruth2005@z95mail.com
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 18:51:26 -0500
Subject: A CRY FOR HELP

DEAR BELOVE ONE,
>From Ruth Jawad.
I am the above named person from United States . I am married to late James
lee Jawad of blessed memory who live in LONDON for the past twelve years
before he died in the year 2002. We 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 devoted Christians. Since his death I too have been
battling with both cancer and fibroid problem. When my late husband was
alive he deposited the sum of ($20.5Million U.S. Dollars only) with a
Financier Security Company here in oversea , Recently my doctor told me that
I would not last for the next three months due to cancer problem. Though
what disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition I
decided to donate this fund to either a charity organization, devoted
Christian individual or God fearing person that will utilize this money the
way I am going to instructs here in.
I want an , individuals or God-fearing persons to use this money with all
sincerity to fund churches, orphanages, widows and also propagating the word
of God miracle. The Word of God emphasizes so much on God benevolence and
this I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit
this money and my husband relatives are not God fearing and I don't want a
situation where this money will be used in an unholy manner. Hence the
reasons for taking this bold decision. I know that after death I will be
with God the most beneficent and most merciful. I don't need any telephone
communication in this regard because of my health, and all so, because of
the presence of my husbands relatives around 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 Finance Security Company here in nigeria where
the diplomatic consignment was deposited for safekeeping. I will also issue
an order of authority to the security company, authorizing
them that the said luggage have being willed to you and a copy of such
authorization will be forwarded to you. I want you and the believers /
community where you reside to always pray for me. My happiness is that I
lived a true devoted life worthy of emulation. Whosoever, that wants to
serve God must serve him in truth and fairness. Please always be prayerful
all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give room in sourcing
for another person / organization for this same purpose. You will have 20%
out of the total amount for all your time to carry out this dream and to
cover whatever expenditures to claim this money. Until I hear from you today
unfailingly., my dream will rest squarely on your shoulders. May the
Almighty God continue to guide and protect us.
Best regards ,
Mrs Ruth jawad.


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