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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: "monica gezi" <g20monica@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:29:15 +0100
Subject: thanks for your your mail,and reply me quickly.find my picture on the attach fil

Dear VICTIMNAME,

Good morning to you and greetings in the MIGHTY name of GOD.I appreciate
your respond to my proposal although i expected it earlier before
now.Meanwhile i honestly did not understand what and why you lost five
thousand dollars to mr eze or whatever you called him.

Well i am here to let you know that my contact with you are for good
intention.As before sending my proposal to you.I fasted and prayed seriuosly
for the good lord in heaven to direct me into an honest capable person whom
will not betray or take advantage of my current situation.I will also like
to assure you that this transaction will bring us into a long lasting
relationship if you help me with all sincerity,honesty and love.

I truly understand that because of the distance of our both countries,that
it will be difficult for you to trust and believe in me.However,if you are a
christian or hindus whichever one you believe on,i would like you to go in
your privacy and pray over my proposal then the ALMIGHTY will reveal things
to you directly.

As you will understand that this money in the security company is the only
legacy which my late husband left to me and my only son(may his soul rest in
peace) so my only concern now is to see that this money is relocated into a
safe hand where i will come over for permanent residing and investment.

Therefore if you consider to help me with all yourGODLY heart then i want
you not to entertain any fear.Due to the level of corruption and crimes
going on in different countries of the world,people have failled to
understand that reality still exist.

I have noting much to say to you than to let me understand that i need your
genue help and your sincere help to me with equally benefit you.Although i
will compersate you handsomely but the good lord in heaven will reward you
most.

I am here as a political assylum with my son,this is since after our arrival
from our country zimbabwe.You see during my school days i read a novel that
was titled the rich also cry,but i never really understand that true meaning
of this until after my husband tragedic political death.Of which you will be
aware that my country president robert mugabe killied a lot of white rich
farmer and even the black rich farmers which my husband was a victim of.This
fear that put me under a lot of preasure that i dont even want to remain
here in any part of africa.I am only 46 years of age and this is a time i
should be enjoying my marriage but thing truns apart.Well let me not
continue telling you my strories.

Please if you are able and willing to come to my rescure,i will like you to
send me your phone and fax number and i will like you to contact me on my
number +0027 83 942 2940.So that we can speak directly.I am keeping a low
profile here to avioid awareness so i will like you to understand the
urgency of this.Also find my picture of the attach file for you to know me
well to avoid any fear whatsover.

Remain bless,
Mrs gezi and son.

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