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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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From: "solomon otobo" <ourkingdoministry@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: ourkingdomministry@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:05:20 +0100
Subject: OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY.

lOUR KINGDOM MINISTRY.
 
DEAR BROTHERS/SISTERS IN CHRIST.
   
How is everythings with you , we hope all is fine,
If so give thanks to God for his mercy.
     
      YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
Thanks you for all you do in behalf of all of us . It really makes a difference. '' that comment well expresses the gratitude we feel for our elders and ministerial servants As God's organization continues to expand, there is an ongoing ned for mature men to serve in the nearly 100,000 congregations worldwide . If you are a baptized brother,your help is needed.
'' Reaching out'': How can you reach out for additional service privileges? [1 tim. 3:1] Basically ,by setting a fine example in all aspect of your life.(tim.4:12; Titus 2:6-8;1 pet. 5;3) have a full share in the preaching work, and assist others to do likewise. (2 tim. 4:5) take a sincere interest in the elfare of fellow belivers.( Rom. 12:13) Be a good student of God's word,and develop the ''art of teaching.'' (Titus 1:9, 1 Tim .4:3)Dillignts entrusted to you by the elders .(1 Tim.3:10) If you are a family head,'preside over your houshod in a fine manner.' 1 Tim. 3:4,5,12.
Serving in an appointed capacity involves hard work and requires a spirit of self-sacrifice.(1 Tim. 5:17) therefore, in reaching out, focus on humbly serving others. (Matt. 20:25-28; john 13:3-5, 12-17) Meditate on the disposition Timothy, and seek to imitate it. (Phil. 2:20-22) Like him, let your fine conduct recommend you. (Acts 16:1,2) As you cultivate the spiritual qualities needed to handle added privileges and apply any counsel for receive, '' your advancement [will] be manifest to all person.'' 1Tim. 4:15.
 
Parents, Train Young Ones to Help: Children can begin learning to help from am early age.Train them to pay attention at meetings, to preach, and to be exemplary in conduct at the kingdom hall and at school. Get them involved in serving others, doing things such as assisting with kingdom hall cleaning, helping the elderly, and so forth. Allow them to experience the happiness that comes from giving. (Acts 20:35) such training can help them to become the pioneers, the ministerial servants and the elders of tomorrow.
 
The ministries for greater tomorrow know as Our Kingdom Ministry, Our ministry hereby honour your invitation for any kind of help you can , any amount you can give to help Our Kingdom Ministry , the ministry we be very greatful and also keep on praying for your good increase in everythings you do in life and success we know you and your family in Jesus Name Amen.
 
OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY WE BE VERY GREATFUL TO HEAR FROM YOU IN JESUS NAME AMEN.
 
FROM YOURS FAITHFULLY
PASTOR BARRY OF OUR KINGDOM MINISTRY
 
 


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