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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: Mercy Annan <mercy_annan2005@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 10:20:06 +0100 (BST)
Subject: What is going on


Dearest Pastor Robert Ised,

Calvary greetings and may the peace and love of God almighty continue to be with you and your family.

I have not heard from you for some couple of days now neither has my attorney Mr.Joseph Osei Owusu because he was here at the hospital to see me.Please let me know what is happenning as regards the reciept of this funds.Till I hear from you I pray that God should continue to protect and bless you and your congregation.

Remain blessed.

Yours in Christ Jesus,
Mrs.Mercy Annan

Pastor Robert Ised <pastorised@googlemail.com> wrote: Dear Mercy

I have not yet had a reply from Mr Owusu though I have had one from the security companyy. I referred them straight back to Mr Owusu as I do want him to handle the entire transaction for me. It is the fastest and safest way in our opinion as well as yours to do things this way.

Our church members prayed for your safe passage through your trials, all will be well

Bless you my dear Mercy

Pastor Robert Ised

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