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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: "Elizabeth Copper" <elicopp3@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: elizabethcopper@safe-mail.net
Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2006 15:45:26 +0000
Subject: Mrs. Elizabeth Copper(Benefactor).

From: Mrs.Elizabeth Copper.

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London,
England. I am married to Late Dr. Jim Copper who worked with spainish
Railway Commission in madrid, spain for over a decade before he died on 5th
of July in the year 2003. We were married for fifteen years without a child.
He died after a brief illness that lasted for two weeks.Before his death he
made a vow to use his wealth for the down trodden and the less privileged in
the society. Since his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child
outside my matrimonial home.When my late husband was alive he deposited the
sum of Ten Million Dollars in a Vault with a Security/Finance House in
spain. Presently, this money is still with them.

Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 150days due
to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known
my condition I decided to donate this fund to an individual or better still
a God fearing person who will utilize this money the way I am going to
instruct here in. I want an individual that will use this to fund and
provide succor to poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those
affected in the Tsunami in far Asia and the hurricane victims in America.

I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision
because I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my husband
relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my
husbands hard earned money to be misused or spent in the manner in which my
late husband did not specify. I do not 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 bosom of the Almighty. I do not 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 do not 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 Security/Finance
House in spain. I will also issue you a letter of authority that will
empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund,through my Lawyer. I
want you to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a life worthy
of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve the Almighty must serve him with
all his heart and mind and soul and also intruth.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in
your reply will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this same
purpose. Please assure me that you will act according to my specification
herein. Hoping to hear from you.
Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.
You may also Reply to this Mail Directly to my Lawyer:

Barrister Henry Brown
Email:henrybrown1@compaqnet.fr
PH:+44-7031911766

Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Elizabeth Copper(Benefactor).

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