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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: "URGENT RESPONSE" <williamskopmanyikqpdsq@aim.com>
Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 16:52:19 +0300
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE

From: Mr. Kopman Williams
De Praktijk
Koepoortstraat 39
6981 AR Doesburg
Netherland.

Dear friend,

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in Netherlands. I worked with Netherland Railway Commission in for over a decade

I married for fifteen years without a child. my wife died after a brief illness that lasted for two weeks.I vow to look for a partner whom i can trust

and do business with. Since the doctor had comfermed my situation that I will not live long I have decided to look for God fearing person.


Presently the sum of 20 Million (twenty Million Euros) is in a Vault with a Bank and all the required document to claim this funds are in my possession.

this money is still there. 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 a God 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 persons,orphanages, and above all those affected in the Tsunami in

far Asia and the Hurricane Katrina Disasters.I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I do not have any child that

will inherit this money and my relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my hard earned money to be misused or spent in the

manner I will not like and I also 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 hence I know where I am going.I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Almighty.I do not need any telephone communication

in this regard because of my health, and because of the presence of my latives around me always. I do not want them to know about this development. With God

all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Bank . I will also issue them a letter of authority and change

of ownership certificate,that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund,through my Lawyer. 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 soul and also in

truth.So do contact my lawyer for the certificate and change of ownership in your favour.

Please 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 my specification Herein.Hoping to hear from you.via (deckers_robert@myway.com)

Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.

Yours sincerely,

Mr. Kopman Williams
Email: b_kopman@myway.com

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