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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: "info enquire" <info_enquire1@msn.com>
Reply-To: alan_keman3@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 04:04:17 +0000
Subject: TREAT AS URGENT !!!

 

From: MR. JIM S WISHART.
26 Kensington Court,
London, England.
 
Dear Friend,
I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London, England. I worked with British Railway Commission in Chelsea England for over a decade in the year 2002.
 
I deposited the sum of 5 Million (Five Million Pounds sterling) in a Vault with a Security/Finance House in Europe .Presently, this money is still with there. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 150 days due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to an individual or better still a God fearing person who will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct here in. I want an individual that will use this to funds and provide succor to poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those affected in the Tsunami in far Asia.
 
I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons. I do not 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 Almighty. I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health and because of the presence of my relatives around me always. I do not 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 Security/Finance House in Europe. I will also issue them a letter of authority and change of ownership certificate that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund through my Lawyer. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve the Almighty must serve him with all his heart and mind and soul and also in truth.
Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this same purpose.
Please assure me that you will act according to my specification herein. Hoping to hear from you as soon as possible.
 
Thank you and May the Almighty bless you.
Yours sincerely,
MR. JIM S WISHART (Benefactor)
please get back to me with this below email

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