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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: "church church" <church_555_church@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: frclementdonald@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:03:41 +0000
Subject: BEQUEST

Church of Christ the King
11 Castle Street,
Thornbury,
South Gloucestershire,
BS35 1HA,
Tel: +(44) 7031945820


Dear Beloved

Greetings from Gloucestershire, England!

On behalf of the Trustees and Executors of the late British Prime, Sir
Edward Richard George Heath, KG I once again try to notify you as our letter
to you by the lawyer through the post were returned undelivered, hence I
hereby attempt to reach you via your e-mail address.

I wish to notify you that the late Sir Edward Heath made you a beneficiary
to his (will), he bequeathed the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand
United States Dollars Only (US$750,000.00), to you in the codicil and last
testament to his (will). This may sound very strange and unbelievable to
you, but it is real and true. Being a widely popular travelled man, he must
have been in contact with you in the past or simply you were nominated to
him by one of his numerous friends here or abroad who wished you well. Sir
Edward died in Salisbury, England, July 17, 2005 at the age of (89) years.
He served in the Royal Artillery during World War II, rising to the rank of
Colonel. He was elected to Parliament as a Conservative in 1950, and held
several posts in the party whip's office (1951-55), before becoming
Government chief whip and parliamentary secretary to the treasury (1955-59),
He was Minister of Labour (1959-60) that led the Tory Government as Prime
Minister between 1970 and 1974.

The late Sir Edward Heath until death was a real gentle man; a very
dedicated Christian who loved to give out, his support to the Church here in
England is very fresh in our memories. Quoting former Labour Chancellor Roy
Jenkins, a friend of Sir Edward, Mr. Tony Blair
added: "He was a great lighthouse which stands there flashing out beams of
light, indifferent to the waves which beat against him.

He was also a member of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs), here
in UK and beyond, his great Philanthropy earned him numerous awards during
his lifetime. According to him this bequest is to support your Christian
activities and to help the poor and the less privileged ones in your local
community and Country.

Please if I reach you as I am hopeful; endeavor to get back to me as soon as
possible to enable the lawyer executing the (will), conclude his job, you
forward your most current telephone and fax numbers including your mailing
address.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely in the Risen Lord,

Father Clement Donald, SDS

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Mass Times
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Sundays
8.30, 11.00, & 18.30
10.00 at Berkeley Castle
Weekdays
10.00
Saturdays
12.00
Holy Days --Term Time
7.45, 9.15 (school), 19.45
Holy Days --School Holidays
7.45, 10.00, 19.45
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Sat 11.30 -12.00
Holy Hour
Wed 19.30-20.30
HMP Eastwood Park
Mass Saturdays 9.45
(Inmates only)


Parish Team
Father Clement Donald SDS
Father Charles Reddan SDS (retired)
Sister Josephine O'Malley SDS


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This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain privileged
information or confidential information or both. If you are not the intended
recipient please delete it and notify the sender.
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