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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: REV-FATHER IMMANUEL <rev_fatherimmanuel@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2007 04:07:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: HELP FOR THE LORD


Dear Sir:/madam,

I am a pastor living and working in Benin Republic, West Africa. I have problem Financialy that is hindering my caring out my duty successfuly here on earth. I want you to give me offerings of what ever comes out of your hearth to give unto the lord that may enable me to carryout the work of God as He has commanded me to do.
It is by His command that I am making this request from you if not I would not have done it as it would look as if I want to rob you in the name of God.
Please if it touches your mind to help me do not hasitate to do so for the lord is also watching to help you where you need help.

Remain always blessed,


Rev. Fr. Immanuel Onyike McUkiwo

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