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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: "Br Abraham" <br_braham2002@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: abrahaham56@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:21:30 +0000
Subject: BELOVED IN THE LORD

Dear Friend,

My name is Brihark Abraham a resident in London, have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer It has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few Time to live, according to medical experts. I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never really cared for anyone but my business. Though God Blis me with riches, I was never generous, I was always hostile to people and only focused on my business as that was the only thing I cared for. But now I regret all this as I now know that there is more to life than just wanting to have or make all the money in the world. Now that God Is About To Called me to His Glory, I have willed and given most of my property and assets to my immediate and extended family members as well as a few close friends. I want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul, so I have decided to give also to charity organizations, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth. So far, I have distributed money to some charity organizations in Malaysia. Now that my health has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this myself anymore.So if you know that you will use this fund honestly and wisely for the things that will glorify God's name, then do urgently contact me back first through this email and the details will be given to you on how you will be able to receive the fund in your country

I once asked members of my family to close one of my accounts and distribute the money which I have there to charity organization they refused and kept the money to themselves. Hence, I do not trust them anymore, as they seem not to be contended with what I have left for them. Before I became ill, Please I Ask You In The Name of God To Help Me. To Take The Money To Any Orphanage Home Close To You. I am Believing That You Would Offer This Service For Humanity Sake. If You Can Help Me. Mail Me back.

May The Good God You And Your Family.

I Await Your Response.

Regards.

Brihark Abraham

 

 

 

 



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