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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!

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Fraud email example:

From: "magret kazeem" <mrs_magret_h_b_kazeem@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:59:44 +0100
Subject: PLEASE ENDEAVOUR TO USE IT FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD

Dear Brethren.

GOOD DAY.

I know This proposal will come to you as a surprise. although The internet
was originally for researchers and Academics with Advaenced computer skills
and high 1Qs, its now becoming as Easy to use as The telephone and
television. so That is The reason why I have to trust you in This my great
offer to The children of GOD.

I am Mrs, Magret H Barker Kazeem, PLEASE ENDEAVOUR TO USE IT FOR THE
CHILDREN OF GOD. I am the above named person from Kuwait. I am
married to Dr. Kazeem barker who worked with Kuwait embassy in
Ivory Coast for nine years before he died in the year 2000. 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$32 Million (THIRTY TWO MillionU.S.Dollars) with a security company
in Europe.

Presently, this money is still under the safe keeping of the
security company in Europe.

Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next
three months due to my cancer problems. 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 that will use this fund on, 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 giveth.

I took this decision because I dont have any child that will
inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians and
I dont want my husbands hard earned money to be misused by
unbelievers. I dont 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 Lord. Exodus 14 VS
14 says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace.

I dont need any telephone communication in this regard because of
my health because of the presence of my husbands relatives around
me always. I dont want them to know about this development. With
God all things are possible.As soon as I receive your reply I will
forward your personal information to the Security Company in
Europe,so that they will contact you as the legal owner of this
fund before going their to claim the fund /transfering the fund
into your nominated Bank Account in your country. I will also issue
you a letter of authority that will empower you as the original-
beneficiary of this fund and the Airway Bill. I want you and the
church to always pray for me because the lord is my shephard.

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 , this same purpose. Please assure me
that you will act accordingly as I stated herein. Hoping to hear
from you as soon as possible..

THANKS,

Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.

Yours sister in Christ,

Mrs, Magret H.B Kazeem.

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