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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
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Fraud email example:

From: naomi nesley <naominesley012005@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:40:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Yes you can help.


Dear Pastor Robert,

I am very sorry for the late response,it was due to my illness.

I hope all is well with you and other members of the church of God. I received your letter and I am glad that you replied.I know you are surprise in receiving this letter,but as a servant of the living God,you should know that our ways is not his ways.My Bible tells me that he works in many ways and all things works out for good to them that believed in Christ Jesus.

Infact,It is also by the leading of the spirit that I choose you in obedience and love to fulfil the desire of my late husband that I supported to the glory of God.

Please, I want you to understand that this benevolence is in fulfilment of the desire and decision of my late husband which I am persuaded to actualize.

This fund is desiginated for humanitarian and Charity services with special emphasis That must be disbursed with every appropriation,accountability and prudence to the glory of God and i welcome your idea on how you want to utilize this fund.

I will want you to handle this on your own,since my health can not allow me as I have been placed for dialysis check up periodically.Even as I am writting this letter,is with difficulty due to the ailment i am experiencing. I will want you to send me your full name and address so that I can swear to an affidavit on oath that will officially and legally approved you as the next of kin to this fund,so that even if I am no more, your claim to the fund will not be in doubt.

I will be sending you the certificate of deposit of this fund immediately after the affidavit is ready. Please, make sure you will never involve an unbeliever into this,because my late husband warned about this,and i do not intend to disobey him even in death.

Please, I will want to know your last decision on this,because the use of this money is for the propagation of the kingdom of God and will be the only way to put our spirits at rest.

I beg of you to continue your prayers upon me,as I also pray for more anointing upon you.

Thanks and the good lord bless you real good.
Your's in christ,
Sister Naomi Nesley..





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