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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: Margeret Aberg <margeretaberg107@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <margeretabergforchrist@palmyra.ws>
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2007 03:27:05 -0600
Subject: DEAR BELOVED ONE IN CHRIST!!!



I am Margereta Åberg from Sweden. I am married tolate Åberg Davis of blessed memory who worked withSweden embassy in South Africa for twelve years beforehe died in the year 2000. We are married for elevenyears without a child; he died after a brief illnessthat lasted for only four days. Before his death wewere both devoted Christians. Since his death I toohave been battling with both cancer and fibroidproblem. When my late husband was alive he depositedthe sum of (US$15.5Million ) with a security companyfirm.

Recently, my doctor told me that Iwould not last for the next three months due to cancerproblem. Though what disturbs me most is my strokesickness. Having known my condition I decided todonate this fund to either a charity organization,devoted Christian individual or God fearing personthat will utilize this money the way I am going togive instruction with all sincerity to fund churches,orphanages, widows and also propagating the word ofGod miracle.

The Word of God emphasizes so much on God benevolencethat i make this decision because I do not have anychild that will inherit this money and my husbandrelatives are not God fearing, for they are intoidolatry worship and I do not want a situation wherethis money will be used in an unholy manner. Hence thereasons for taking this bold decision. I know thatafter death I will be with God the most beneficent andmost merciful. I do not need any telephonecommunication in this regard because of my health, andall so, because of the presence of my husbandsrelatives around always. I do not want them to knowabout this development.

With God all things are possible. As soon as I receiveyour reply, I shall give you the contact of theFinance Security Company where thediplomatic consignment was Deposited for safekeeping.I will also issue an order of authority to thesecurity company, authorizing them that the saidluggage have being willed to you and a copy of suchauthorization will be forwarded to you. I want you andthe believers / community where you reside to alwayspray for me. My happiness is that I lived a truedevoted life worthy of emulation. Whosoever, thatwants to serve God must serve him in truth andfairness. Please always be prayerful all through your life. Anydelay in your reply will give room in sourcing foranother person / organization for this same purpose.You will have 20% out of the total amount for all yourtime to carry out this dream and to cover whateverexpenditures to claim this money. Until I hear fromyou today unfailingly. my dream will rest squarely onyour shoulders. May the Almighty God continue to guideand protect us.Peace of the lord be with you.

Yours In Christ Margareta A.Davis.
Reply to my private email(margeretabergforchrist@palmyra.ws)
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