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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: Jan Carlson <webserver@aruba.it>
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:45:34 +0100
Subject: Get back to me urgent

Mrs.Jan Carlson,
26 Kesington Court, London, England. Dear Friend, I am the above named
person undergoing medical treatment in London, England. I am married to
Dr.Martins Smith Johnson who worked with British Railway Commission in
Chelsea England for over three decades 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 andthe less
privileged in the society.And since his death,I have been trying to get someone
I can trust to help me execute his wish,hence my sending you this mail.
When my late husband was alive, he fixed his funds in a Vault with a
private company in London and it is still with them till date. Recently,
my Doctor told me that I have a very short time to live due to cancer
related problems but what disturbs me most though,is the stroke I had
recently. Having known my condition, I decided to donate this fu!
nd to an individual or better still a God fearing person who will
utilize this money in the way I am going to instruct herein. 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
disaster in far Asia, the hurricane victims in America and earthquake
victims in Pakistan. I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth; I
took this decision because I do not haveany child that will inherit this
money and my husband's relatives are not inclined to helping poor
persons and I do not want my husband's 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
since I know where I am going,to be with GOD.I know that I am going to be
in the bosom of the Almighty. I do not need any telephone commun!
ication in this regard because of my health, and because of th!
e presen
ce 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 private
company in London. I will also issue them a letter of authority and change of
ownership certificate,that will empower you as the original beneficiary
of this fund, through myLawyer. 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.
Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for another
individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act
according to my instructions herein. Hoping to hear from you. Thank you and
may the Almighty bless you. Yours sincerely,

Jan Carlson.





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