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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: "jessica elliot" <jessicaelliot6@msn.com>
Reply-To: jessicaelliot1@yahoo.com.cn
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 19:11:02 +0000
Subject: Hello

>From MrsJessica Elliot Whales.

I am a citizen of malaysia undergoing treatment in London. I am married to
Dr.Davis Elliot Whales who worked with Malaysia embassy in South Africa . We
were childless for 11 yrs now. 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 twenty-seven Million six hundred thousand U.S. Dollars with one
faniance/security company in Europe. Presently, this money is still with the
Security Company. Recently, my Doctor told me that i have a short time 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 giveth. 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 dont want my husbands hard earned money to be misused by
unbelievers. I want this funds to be used for God's Purpose, hence the
reason for taking this bold decision. Exodus fourteen verse foruteen says
that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace. Telephone
communication is impossible due to my health,and due to the presence of my
husband's relatives around me always. I want to keep it secret. With God all
things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the
contact of the Finance/Security Company Europe. I will also issue you a
letter of authority that will empower you as the original- beneficiary of
this fund. 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 for this
same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated
herein. Hoping to hear from you via my private email
box:jessicaelliot_1@yahoo.com.cn
BEST REGARD.

Mrs.Jessica Elliot


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