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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: "bosh carey" <crbosh@msn.com>
Reply-To: crbosh@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 20:23:37 +0000
Subject: FROM: Mrs Carey Bosh.

FROM: Mrs Carey Bosh.


Compliments of the day.


PLEASE ENDEAVOUR TO USE IT FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD.


I am the above named person from Malaysia but now undergoing medical
treatment.I am married to Late Dr. Alan George Bosh who worked with Malaysia
embassy in South Africa for nine years before he died in the year 2004.


We were 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 born
again Christians. Since his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child
outside my matrimonial home, which the Bible is against.


When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of $3.2 Million (U.S.
Dollars) with one finance/security company in Europe.Presently, this money
is still with the Financial Company in Europe. 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. Having known my condition I
decided to donate this fund to church or better still a Christian individual
that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct here in. I want
a church or individual that will use this to fund churches,orphanages and
widows propagating the word of God and to ensure that the house of God is
maintained.


The Bible made us to understand that blessed is the hand that gives. I took
this decision because I don,t have any child that will inherit this money
and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don,t want my husband,s
hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers. I don,t 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 Lord. Exodus14 VS 14
says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace. I don,t
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 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 in Europe. I will also issue you a letter of
authority through my lawyer that will empower you as the original-
beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the church/organization to always
pray for me because the lord is my shepherd. My happiness is that I lived a
life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that wants to serve the Lord must serve
him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life.
Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for a church or
Christian individual for this same purpose.


Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein.


Hoping to hear from you and Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.


Yours in Christ,


Mrs. Carey Bosh


NB: Please send your response to my private box (carybosh@yahoo.co.uk )


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