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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: suzanne monigue <suzanne_monigue13@yahoo.fr>
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:18:33 +0100 (CET)
Subject: Urgent Attention


AttRE- FROM MRS SUZANNE MONIGUE
Chu De Treachville, Specialist Hospital,Medicom
Department Medical de Comafrique
Zone 3 Rue Des Carrossiers
01 BP 37271
Abidjan 01,
Cote D'Ivoire ,
WEST -AFRICA.
RE-Dearest in the Lord ,
Greeting in the name of our lord jesus.
As you read this, I don't want you to feel too-sorry for me, because, I believe everyone will die someday.Writing this mail to you has become a matter of urgent neccessity due to the condition of my ill-health at present,i therefore use this medium to appeal to you though unknown to me to employ your good conscience in answering to this call.
I am Mrs. Suzanne from Algeria , married to Dr. Michel who served as an archdeacon in the St.james archdeaconry in Ivory Coast for 14 years before he died in the year 2003. We were married for 33 years without any child.
His death occured after a brief illness that lasted for only four days, he was my whole life and everything i lived and cared for,therefore,i decided not to re-mary, that was how God wanted it, may his soul be in the hands of the LORD. Amen.
When my late husband was alive he deposited the total sum of USD$3.500.000.00 (Three Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars in usd $ cash,packaged in bundles into two metalic boxes ,for the Establishment and Development of Charity Organisation with "Foriegn Partner"as the beneficiary "without stating or disclosing any persons name or country ,but death could not allow him to see the vision come to pass.
I have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer which was discovered very late, due to my laxity in caring for my health. This desease has defiled all forms of medication and right now i have only about a few time to stay on earth, according to medical experts.My Doctor told me that i would not last for long time due to this Esopageal cancer illness.
Having known my condition and believing the doctor I have decided to transfer this fund to less privilage to avoid total loss.I am in need of a honest hearted Individual Christian or non christian that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.
I am interested in " ESTABLISMENT OF ORPHANAGE HOME, FOOD PANTRIES, CLOTHES BANK FOR DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE POOR AND THE NEEDY ALL OVER THE WORLD,HELPING THE WIDOWS AND PROPAGATING THE GOSPEL AND TO ENSURE THAT THE HOUSE OF GOD IS MAINTAINED" Please do not fail to spread the funds across the globe.
"The Bible made us to understand that it is more blessed to give than to receive".
I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are fighting over the left -properties and I don't want my husband's hard earned money to be misused by their greedy attitude.I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an UNGODLY manner, hence the reason for taking this bold decision.
If i found you to be trustworthy and legally fit for this offer, i will offer to you 30% of the total funds for your personal use and 20% for my treatment when i come over to your country,then the rest will go for charity.
I am not afraid of death since I am a good christian. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Lord.The bible 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 information of the lawyer in charge of taking care of negotiations on this and other details that will enable you claim the box from the security company ,He will issue you a letter of authority/Power of Attorney that will make you the beneficiary of this fund. I want you 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.I sent you this mail under severe pains. Any delay in your reply will be detrimental. Please assure me that you will act accordingly.
Remain blessed in the name of the Lord
Yours in Christ,
Mrs Suzanne




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