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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: sarah gbor <sarahgb01@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 06:45:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Hello dear servant of the most high God



Hello dear servant of the most high God,

Greating of our lord jesus christ.

I am Mrs.Sarah Gbor, from Kuwait. I am married to Mr.Gbor Richard who worked with Serra leon embassy in Ivory Coast for nine years before he died last year 2005. We were married for 28 years with only a son named Jadoze he was 21 years old and died last few weeks ago during the crises between the transition Goverment of cote d'ivoire and the youth patriots. My hushand died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days, Before his death we were true beleivers, My age and faith in christ jesus made me not to remarry
outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against.

When my late husband was alive he depisited the sum of $4.5.Million in a security company here in Abidjan Ivory Coast with the name of our only son Jadoze as the next of Kin. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next Eight months due to my cancer problem. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a church or person that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.

This is why I am taking this decision to donate this fund to a fearing one God to use it for (1.) motherless baby home projet. (2.) to build a good church for our lord jesus and in any other way of God. 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 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 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 or if you dont mind i can sent to you telephone number of my family lawyer.

As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the company
here in Abidjan Ivory Coast I will also issue you an authorisation letter that will prove you the present beneficiary of this fund and you will be responsible for the little shiping expenses according the lawyer till the fund is confirmed to you in your country. I want you to always pray for me because the lord is my shephard.My happiness is that one day we shall all meet in heaven as worthy Christians. Whoever that Wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and Truth.

Please always be prayerful all your life, and please assure us that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein. Hoping to receive your reply.

Remain blessed in the Lord.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Mrs Sarah Gbor.



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