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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: "Ruth jawad" <ruth_jawad@msn.com>
Reply-To: mrsruthjawad@ny.com
Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 01:08:42 +0000
Subject: SEEKING FOR YOUR 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 Germany for the past twelve years
before he died in the year 2004. We married for over 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 ($5.8 Million U.S. Dollars only) with A
Financier Security Company, henceforth the security company does not know
that the real content of the diplomatic consignment trunk box is money wrath
$5.8 Million U.S.D. Note, that my late husband deposited it as a precious
stone and diamond in the costudy of the financier security company.

Recently my doctor told me that I would not last for the next one year 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 where the diplomatic consignment
was deposited for safekeeping.

I will also issue an order of authority to the Financier 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.

This is the reason I offered you 30% of the total Money and 5% percent for
local and international Expenses, and in case of any other necessary
expenses you might incur during this project. Email me immediately you
receive this message for more explanation. And Promise me that you will not
betray me as soon as you claim this fund. 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.EMAIL ME YOUR WILLINGNESS HERE :
mrsruthjawad@ny.com

Best regards.


Mrs. Ruth jawad.


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