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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: "fatimasm@terra.es" <fatimasm@terra.es>
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:41:39 +0100 (MET)
Subject: GOD BLESS YOU AS I WAIT YOUR RESPONSE



Salam-o-alaykum

From: Mrs Fatima Mohd
#23 Les Caches
St. Martins
Guernsey.
channel lslands,
United Kingdom.

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London, England. I am married to AKBAR. MOHD SAADALLAH Who worked with British Railway Commission in Chelsea England for over a decade before he died on 5th of July in the year 2005. 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 and the less privileged in the society.

Since his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial home. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of £5 Million (Eight Million US Dollars) with one BANK IN UK.Presently, this money is still with the BANK IN UK.

Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 150 days due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to an individual or better still an Allah fearing person who will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct here in. I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to poor and indigent islamic persons,orphanages, and widows and for spreading and preaching islamic religion in the universe.

I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth and that Allah will embrace me when i get to the kingdom when i am finally dead. I took this decision because I do not have any child that will inherit this money and i donnnot want this fund to be taken or consficated by THE Mangament of the Bank. 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 beacause i believe Allah Gives and takes, hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bossom of the Almighty Allah.

I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health, and because of the presence of the ungodly staff who pretends to be taking care of me, because of the money they are getting from me weekly. They are around me always. I do not want them to know about this development. With Allah all things are possible.

As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the BANK . I will also issue you a letter of authority that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund. 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 always be prayerful all through your life.

Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act according to specification herein.

Hoping to hear from you.

Thank you and may the Almighty Allah bless you.
Yours sincerely,
Fatima Mohd Saadallah (Benefactor).







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