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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Tatiana" <mrstatiana111@myway.com>
Reply-To: mrstatiana2006@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 22:32:43 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: From: Mrs. Tatiana Georgieva




From: Mrs. Tatiana GeorgievaLondon, W8 5DL,26 Kensington Court,England.I am Mrs. Tatiana Georgieva , a citizen of Bulgariabut I based in England, I am married to Sir JimGeorgieva who also is an Englishman though dead now.My husband worked with the British Railways for overtwo decade before the cold hand of death took him awayon the 3rd of December 2004 at about 2:00AM. Ourmarriage lastedfor over a decade without any fruit ofthe womb.My husband died after a protracted illness. My husbandand I made a vow to uplift the own-trodden and theless-privileged individuals within the United Kingdom,Europe, North and South America, Africa and the restof the globe as he had passion for persons who can nothelp themselves due to physical disability orfinancial predicament. I can adduce this to the factthat he needed a Child from this relationship, whichnever came. When my late husband was alive hedeposited the sum of 10 Million (Ten Million Great BritainPounds Sterling in a dormant Account
in onesecurity company . this money is still with the Bank.Presently, am suffering from cancerous ailment forsome years now. Recently, my Doctor told me that Ihave a limited or numbered days on earth and that mylife spam will not exceed 150days due to the cancerousproblems I am suffering from. Though what bothersmemost is the stroke that I have in addition to thecancer.With this hard reality that has befallen my family, Ihave decided to donate this fund to anon-governmental, or a non religious, and or a nonprofit organization or better still an individual,that will utilize this money the way I am going toinstruct here in. I want a non governmental, or a nonreligious, and or a non profit organization or betterstill an individual, that will use this gift whichcomes from my husbands sweat to fund the upkeep ofwidows, widowers, orphans, destitute, the down-trodden,physically challenged children,barren-women and persons who prove to be genuinelyhandicapped financially. It is often
said that blessedis the hand that gives.I took this decision because I do not have any childthat will inherit this money and my husband relativesare Bourgeois and very wealthy persons and I do not want my husband hard earnedmoney to be misused orinvested into ill perceived ventures. I do not want asituation where this money will be used in an ungodlymanner, hence the reason for taking this bolddecision. I am not afraid of death hence I know whereI am going. I know that I am going to be with theAlmighty when I eventually pass on. The Almighty willfight my case and I shall hold my peace. I do not needany telephone communication in this regard due to mydeteriorating health and because of the presence of myhusband relatives around me. I do not want them toknow about this development. With God all things arepossible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall giveyou the contact of my attorney whom i have entrustedevery details regarding this fund.As Soon as i your information is
been received by myattorney, he will also issue a Letter of Authority andpower of attorney on this regards, making you theoriginal beneficiary of thisfund with other relateddocuments.As soon as i get this information from you ishall send to you my Identities to you for properverifications.My happiness is that I lived a life worthy ofemulation. Please always be prayerful all through yourlife. Any delay in your reply will give me room insourcing for a non-governmental, or a non religious,and or a non profit organization or better still anindividual for this same purpose. Please assure methat you will act just as I have stated herein. Hopeto hear from you soon and God bless you and members ofyour family.

Mrs.Tatiana Georgieva. Benefactor

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