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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • kate_kw_william004@yahoo.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: kate william <kate_kw_william004@yahoo.fr>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:40:06 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: From Madam Kate William.


Chu De Treichville Hospital
Abidjan Cote d'ivoire
8BP 2153 Rue 13 Ave 19
Treichville Abidjan C.
From Madam Kate William

Darest One in Christ,

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in Chu De Treichville Hospital Abidjan Cote d'ivoire. I am married to Mr. Lobi William who worked with Kuwait embassy here in Cote D'Ivoire for nine years before he died 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.
Please I want you to see this email not as a junk or any other form embarrassing email it is a true story of my person in need of your help and assistance herein.
When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of $5 Million (Five Million U.S. Dollars)in one of the Bank here in Abidjan in a suspence account Presently, this money is still with the Bank.

Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 3 months due to a rare form of cancer of the pancreas. 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 herein.

Though I may not know you personally I want to tell you that, through divine word of wisdom from above,I was asked to tell you to do this, not for me but for The Almighty because you are blessed and you have been chosen to do mighty works for the Almighty. I want an individual that will use this fund to provide succor to poor and destitute persons, orphanages, and widows and for propagating peace in the universe.

I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. we took this decision because we 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 Bank . I will also issue you a letter of authority that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund.

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 in truth.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. Please assure me that you will act according to my specification herein. I will also be most glad if you can tell me a little about yourself. Hoping to hear from you.

Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.You can contact me with your favourable responds via Email:(kate_kw_william004@yahoo.fr)

Remain blessed in the Lord.

Yours in Christ,

Madam Kate William.





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