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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: "caro maretins" <martins_caroline_esther05@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: caroline_066@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 02:50:58 +0000
Subject: GOOD DAY

Dearly Beloved in Christ,


Calvary greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I Am former
Mrs. Halima Ken Martins , now Mrs. Caroline Esther Martins, a widow To Late
Ken Martins.

I am 60 years old. I am now a Christian convert (Born Again Christian), From
long time cancer of the breast (Double), from all indications, My condition
is Serious and is quite obvious that I may not live more than Six months,
because the cancer stage has gotten to a very severe state and my doctor has
told me this.

My late husband was killed during the Gulf war, and during The period of our
marriage we had a son who was also killed in cold Blood during the Gulf war.
My late husband was very wealthy and after his death, I Inherited all his
Business and wealth. Now my doctor told me that I may not live for more than
six Months,and I am so scared about this.

So, I now decided to divide part of The inherited Wealth, by contributing to
the development of evangelism in the world. This mission, who will no doubt
be tasking had made me to recently Relocate to Ireland where I live
presently. I selected you After Browsing the Internet for this purpose and
prayedover it. I am willing to donate the sum of US$17,000,000.00 (seventeen
Million USD) to you for the development of evangelism and also as aids for
the less Privileged around you. This is regarding the fact that God Loves a
cheerful giver and also given the fact that I am standing on the word of God
>From the book of Malachi: 3:10.

Please note that this fund is lying with a Finance Company And my Family
Lawyer will file an immediate application for the Transfer of The money in
your name. Please, do not reply me if you Have the intention of using this
fund for personal use. Lastly, I want you and your church to keep praying
for me Regarding my Health because I have come to find out since my
spiritual Birth recently that wealth acquisition without Jesus Christ in
one's life is vanity upon Vanity.
If you have to die says the Lord, keep fit and I Will give you the Crown of
life. May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,And the
sweetFellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you now and forever More. Do
endevour to Reply me on this Email: caroline_066@yahoo.com

I await your urgent reply.

Yours in Christ.

Caroline Esther Martins(Mrs.)

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