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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: Mrs.Karen Walter <karenwalter@gawab.com>
Reply-To: kwalter65@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2006 16:45:44 +0400
Subject: Re: Let's help the less privelaged........


From: Mrs. Karen Walter.
26 Kensington Court,
London, England.
Email: kwalter65@yahoo.com

Hello,

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in
London,

England. I am married to Dr. Jim Walter who worked with British Railway
Commission in Chelsea England for over a decade before he died on 5th
of July in the year 2003. We were married for fifteen years without a
child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for two weeks. Before his death
he made a vow to usehis wealth for the down trodden and the less
privileged in the society. Since his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child
outside my matrimonial home.

When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of 10 Million (Ten
Million British Pounds sterling) in a Vault with a security/Finance House in
Europe.

Presently, this money is still here. Recently, my Doctor told me that I
may not last for more than the next 150 days due to my serious cancer ailment which
has eaten deep into my kidney and breasts.

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 fund and provide succour 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 donot have any child that will inherit this money and my
husband relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my
husbands hard earned money to be misused or spent in the manner in
which my late husband did not specify. 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 husbands 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 you aletter of
authority 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 mindand 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.

You may also Reply to this Mail Directly to my Lawyer via the following
information.

Name: Barrister William Legro,
E-mail: bar_willy_lrj@yahoo.com
Hoping to hear from you.
Thank you and may the Almighty bless you
Mrs. Karen Walter

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