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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: bro john madu <bromadu19@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <brojohnmadu@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:24:49 +0000
Subject: Dear Beloveth


From Brother John MaduEmail Address:brojohnmadu@yahoo.comTel:234-703-2167-96-9 Dear Beloved,
Greetings in the wonderful name of our Lord Jesus! May the Lord's favour and peace be multiplied to you,see
Numbers 6:24-26;2 Peter 1:2.The word of God also says,"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their
strength,they shall mount up with wings as eagles: they shall run,and not be weary, and they shall walk, and
not faint."Isaiah 40:31.It is a priviledge to share this great testimony with you,to God be thy glory. I am
Brother John madu,Happily married to my wife with Four children.During a prayer and fasting session in our
church i asked God Almighty to direct me to an honest person that will use this Fund righteously to reach the
needy, the less priviledge and lost souls. For the word of God says, "what shall it profict a man if he gains the
whole world,and loss his soul". The bible also says, "the blessing of God comes supernaturally and it is
through Divine favour". The amount involved, is $6.5m US dollar (SIX million,five hundred US dollars) This aid fund was
aquired,when i was working with an International Oil Firm in my Country,I was the field operational Manager
of Exporting of CRUDE OIL in my Company when i was in the world. I gave my life to God Almighty after my
predicaments in the world and God really touched my life.Then, after given my life to God,i packaged the fund
in and deposited the fund with an international Bank here in Nigeria for transfer that is , ready for tran! sfer
and to invest the fund on the things that will glorify the name of our Lord Jesus Christ for His wonderful
deeds in my life. Even as you agree to help me carry out this duty I want you always remember that:1. God won't ask what kind of car you drove, but will ask how many people you drove that didn't have
transportation.2.God won't ask what your highest salary was, but will ask if you compromised your character or morals to
obtain that salary.3.God won't ask the square footage of your house, but will ask how many people you elcomed into your
home.4.God won't ask about the fancy clothes you had in your closet, but will ask how many of those clothes
helped the needy. 5.God won't ask about your social status, but will ask what kind of class you displayed. 6.God won't ask how many material possessions you had, but will ask if they dictated your life.7.God won't ask how much overtime you worked, but will ask if you worked overtime for your family and
loved ones.8.God won't ask how many promotions you received, but will ask how you promoted others.9.God won't ask what your job title was, but will ask if you did your job to the best of your ability.10.God won't ask what you did to help yourself, but will ask what you did to help others.11.God won't ask how many friends you had, but wi! ll ask how many people to whom you were a true
friend.12.God won't ask what you did to protect your rights, but will ask what you did to protect the rights of others.13.God won'! t ask in what neighborhood you lived, but will ask how you treated your neighbors.14.God won't ask about the color of your skin, but will ask about the content of your character.15.God won't ask how many times your deeds matched your words, but will askhow many times they
didn't.Beloved, i will like you to immediately send me your particulars, full names, full address, direct
telephone and fax numbers to enable me procure the necessar! y docume nts covering the fund,making you
the sole beneficiary of the fund.As soon as i receive your particulars, I will start up all the necessary process
on how the funds will get to you. Be informed that as soon as this fund is in your possession, i shall join you
in your country to see how the fund will be use for the things that will glorify God and to give thanks to God. Awaiting Your Prompt Response.Remain blessed.Please read ISAIAH 61 vs 1-9God Bless You
Yours in Christ,Brother John Madu

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