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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: "emiliana zuma" <drez_foundation2002@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: emilyzumafoundation2000@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:48:24 +0100
Subject: ENDEAVOUR TO USE IT FOR CHARITY

Dear Sir,
 
My name is Dr Mrs. Emiliana Williams Zuma a 65yrs old lady. I am a cancer patient and a nationality of South Africa. I am married to Mr. Jacob Williams Zuma who worked with Kuwait embassy in Hamburg Germany, for nine years before he died in an automobile crash in December 1999. We were married for eleven years without a child. Before his death we were devoted Christians. When my late husband was alive we protected our assets of USD 13.5 Million through the purchase of a life insurance policy (Hamburg Germany variable annuities) from a German life insurance company. I was irrevocably designated as beneficiary of the policy. The purpose of this investment was to safeguard our principal capital and make use of accrues income from the annuities for our up keep.

But unfortunately he died. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last long due to my cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke.I developed this sickness as a result of the sudden shock and hearth attack I had when the breaking news came to me on that faithful day that my husband was involved in an auto crash and died at the spot in the city of Hamburg in December 1999.

Having known my condition I decided to liquidate these assets and donate this fund with all the accrued interests to church or better still a christian individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct here in. I want an individual that will use this fund to churches,Orphanages, Research centers and widows,propagating the word of God and to ensure that the house of God is maintained. I took this bold decision because I don’t have any child that will inherit this money and my husband’s relatives are of questionable characters and are not Christians. And I don’t want my hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers and I would dislike a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner. Hence the reasons for taking this bold decision.

I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going and everyone is entitling to death. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace. I don’t need any telephone communication in this regard
because of my health and for the presence of my family relatives around me always. I don’t want them to know about this development. With God all things are possible.
I want you and the church to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for other people for this same purpose. I have decided to map out 30% [Thirty  Percent] for you to cover all expenses that may arise during the transaction.Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated here.
NOTE,ENCLOSED,(chris_hansatlaw@yahoo.com) IS THE EMAIL ADDRESS OF
OUR PERSONAL LAWYER WHO WILL DIRECT YOU TO GERMAN LIFE INSURRANCE COMPANY IN HAMBURG GERMANY WHERE THE FUND IS LODGED/INSURED, TO ENABLE YOU CONTACT AND ARRANGE WITH THE GERMAN LIFE INSURRANCE COMPANY ON THE PROCEEDURE OF CLAIMING THE FUND.THE ATTORNEY WILL DO EVERYTHING ON OUR BEHALF AND HE'S VERY UNDERSTANDING AND I BELIEVE HE WILL LEAD YOU TO YOUR SUCCESS IN JESUS NAME AMEN.YOU SHOULD CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONS

Your Full Name and Contact Address.........................

Tel/Fax No: .........................

Age: .......................

Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.
Yours in Christ,
Dr Mrs. Emiliana William Zuma
Note: reply email to (
emilyzumafoundation2000@yahoo.com)
 


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