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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: "build4god@terra.es" <build4god@terra.es>
Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2006 04:28:27 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: MESSAGE FROM JESUS CHRIST


Beloved,

I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am a minister in Lords church.

The Holy Spirit has inspired me to encourage you to go on a massive soul winning mission, for the gospel is for all. The word of God reveals that Christians must go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature for salvation is for all. (John 3:16) and this can only be achieved through the willingness of Christians to preach the gospel. (Romans 10:14-17) You have been called by the lord to preach the gospel to sinners for God loves you and he wished to make you a channel of blessing to many in the world for their salvation is of important to the lord.

Please note that he which convert the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death and shall hide a multitude of sins, like Paul said woe is unto me if I preach not the gospel. (1 Corinthians 9: 16) May woe not be your potion in Jesus Name.

I am inspired also to expose to you some of the reasons why most Christians do not preach the gospel, so that you beware

(1)Lack of knowledge, .most Christians do not know the main reason why Christ came to this world (Matthew 9:13,1Timothy 1:15).

(2)Fear, most Christians are afraid of the persecution and tribulation in this world associated with the spread of the gospel especially to non Christians nations (Romans 8:35-39,2Timothy 1:7-8)

(3)Worldly lust, most Christians place more value in their job and other activities which guarantee their welfare and happiness here on earth Matthew 6:33,1 John :15-16)

(4)Most Christians erroneously think that preaching the gospel is the sole responsibility of the pastor (Mark 16:15,2 Timothy 4:5)

(5)Most Christians are ashamed to preach the gospel because they are unlearn spiritually (2 Timothy 2:15,Roman 1:16)

(6)Most Christians are contented with their position in the church and the size of their congregation (Matthew 23:23,luke 19:10-26)

(7)Most Christians believe that bible tracts and Christian literature are sufficient to do the work perfectly (Mark 16:15,Matthew 28:19-20)

How tenable are this excuses before God (James 4:17,Matthew 7:21-23)

As a matter of necessity there are some few words of advice I wish to give to you if you Brethren must win souls to Christ

For more information and correspondence please get Back to Evangelist O.I Joseph

evan_oij@yahoo.co.uk

Remain Blessed in Jesus name for you are special and your soul is of great importance to the lord

Thanks







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