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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: "Daisy Abraham" <mrs_daisy4god00@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: mrs_daisy774@sify.com
Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2006 20:41:33 -0600
Subject: CHARITABLE DONATION FROM MRS.DAISY ABRAHAM

My Dear Beloved In the Lord,
My Name is Mrs.Daisy Abraham,a national of Malaysia but now undergoing medical treatment.I am married to Eng.George Abraham,who used to work with Shell Petroleum Development Company In West Africa and also a great philantropist before he died in the year 2000.We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for some days and Before his death we were both born again christians and after his death i decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against.When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of US$18 Million with one finance company in Europe whose name is witheld untill i open communication with you,this money is still with the Finance Company till date. Recently,my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next couple of months due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me mostly is my health state Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a true charity organization or better still a christian individual that will utilize this funds the way I am going to instruct here in. I want a trusted person with a reputable dignity that will use this money to fund an orphanages home and widows propagating the word of God and to ensure that this fund is being used for the favour of the less priviledge.The Bible made us to understand that Blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I don?t have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not ristians and they are however not happy with the way i have disbursed everything of mine to the motherless babies and the less privileged.That was why they failed to help me actualize my dream of supporting charity.They held for themselves the funds i made available and went as far as even trying to terminate my life when the hour(though very short )has not come and I don?t want my husband?s hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers . I dont want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner, hence the reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid of death hence i know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bossom of the Lord.Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace.I don?t need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health,and because of the presence of my husband's relatives around me always. I don?t want them to know about this development. With God all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Finance Company in Europe. I will also issue a letter of authority to the security company, that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund,and as such you will act in full capacity to any deed of instrument as regards to the deposited fund. I want you and the Organization to always pray for me because the lord is my shephard.My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for a church or christian individual for this same purpose.Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein.I equire you to respond to this very urgent and indicate your readiness to help me.Please remember to think the way God thinks because No man has ever seen, heard or even imagined the wonderful things God has in store for those who love the Lord (I. Cor 2:9)No matter where you are in life right now, God has much more in store for you. God wants to take you to new levels in every area of your life. He wants to give you more wisdom so you can make better decisions. He wants to give you a stronger anointing so you can have greater influence. He wants to bless you financially so you can be a blessing to others. Don't get stuck in the same old rut - there is so much more to life! God has new frontiers for you to explore and higher mountains to climb! I can tell you with great confidence that your best days are right out in front of you! Begin today to think the way God thinks. The Bible says " The path of the righteous grows brighter and brighter and brighter." Think increase...think big...think expansive! Start expecting the unexpected and look at life through your eyes of faith. When you do, God will show up and begin to work things out in your favor. Take a step towards victory in your life today.Dear Father, thank You for the special opportunity to share Your love and compassion with others today. I know that as I step out to give of myself, You will use me to be a blessing to others. Thank You for his goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life Amen.
Yours in the lord,
Mrs.Daisy Abraham.

 


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