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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: MRS NANCY DACKO <nancydacko43@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2006 03:47:06 -0800 (PST)
Subject: BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL


Dear Sir/Madam
This letter is not intended to cause any embarrassment in whatever form, rather is compelled to contact your esteemed self, following the knowledge of your high
repute and trustworthiness. I am the MRS NANCY DACKO from Central African
Republic, presently staying in Europe. I was married to Mr. David Dacko who was a Central African Republic politician and a Bank Executive for more than
thirteen years before he died in the year 2004,November 20.We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that
lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both born again Christian
and also charitable people. Since his death I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against. When my late husband
was alive he deposited the sum of $2.5Million (TWO Million Five hundred Thousand U.S. Dollars) cash in my name with one Security company in Europe. Presently,
this money is still with the Security Company.Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next Four months due to cancer problem. The one
that disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition I decided to keep this fund in Europe.I want an organization or an individual that will use
this fund for orphanages, widows, tsunami victims,huricane victims.
propagating the word of God and to endeavor that the house of God is maintained. The Bible made us to understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not capable, competent and Christians besides I don't want my husband’s efforts to be used extravagantly.I don't want a situation where this money will be used
in an ungodly way. This is why I am taking this 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 Lord. Exodus 15 VS 13 says that in your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. I don't need any telephone communication in
this regard because of my health hence the presence of my husband's relatives around me always. I don't want them to know about this development. With God all
things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall inform the
security company in Europe that you are the new beneficiary of the said consignment you will need to go and claim this fund in Europe. I will also issue
you an authority letter that will prove you the present beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the organization to always pray for me because the lord is my shepherd. 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 sourcinganother person for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein.
You have to send to me your full contact details like:
1. Your full name and address
2. Your telephone and fax number if any
3. Your contact mailing address.
So that the security company will open up communication with you directly with my directives.
Hoping to receive your reply and Remain blessed in the
Lord.
Yours in Christ,
MRS NANCY DACKO


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