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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: "ann williamson" <annwilliamson202@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 14:23:24 +0000
Subject: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE

From: Mrs. Ann Williamson
#23 Les Caches
St. Martins
Guernsey.
Channel lslands,
United Kingdom.

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London,
England. I am married to Dr. Richard Williamson who worked with British
Railway 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
£7.5 Million (Seven Million and Five Hundred Thousand pounds) with one
Finance House and Presently, this money is still with the Finance House.

Recently, my Doctor told me that I have short time to live, 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 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 bossom 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
House. 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 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
specification herein.

Hoping to hear from you and you can contact me through this
email:annwilliamson22@netscape.net

Thank you and May the Almighty bless you.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs.Ann Williamson (Benefactor).
Email:annwilliamson22@netscape.net


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