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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!

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Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Fatimata Ahmed <fatimataahmedr18@yahoo.co.in>
Reply-To: fatiimataahmed@yahoo.co.in
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:38:24 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Asslam-o-Alaikum, From, Mrs Fatimata Ahmed.


Dear respectful one,
With due respect and humility I write you this letter which I believe you would be of great assistance to me in doing this work with honest and sincere.
I am Mrs Fatimata Ahmed, the wife of the late Mr.Ibrahim Ahmed. We are from Sae Tome in Central Africa . But presently I managed my health condition to come down here in Cote D'Ivoire where my late husband
deposited this fund before his death. Prior to my husband assassination by the rebel forces,he was the Director General National Gold and Diamond Mining Corporation of Cote D'Ivoire.
Since his death I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bibble and the holly Quaran is against. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of ($ 2 .5 Million U.S. Dollars) with the Security company here in Abidjan Presently, the fund is still with the Security company. Recently, my Doctor told me that I have serious sickness which is cancer problem. The one that disturbs me most is my stroke sickness.Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a Islamic institution or individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.

I want a Islamic Or a good Christain that will use this fund for orphanages, widows, propagating the word of Almighty Allah and to endeavour that the house of Almighty maintained. The holy Quaran and holy Bible made us to understand that Blessed is the hand that gives. I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are idol worshiper and I don't want my husband's efforts to be used by unbelievers.I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way.This is why I am taking this 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 mighty Allah.
As stated in the holly Quaran (Surah xxxvi Yasin) Thou wariest only him who followeth the reminder and fearieth the beneficent in secret to him bear Tiding of forgives and a rich reward. I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health hence the presence of my husband's relatives around me always. I don't want them to know about this development. With Almighty Allah all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the security company here in Abidjan.I want you and the Islamic institution or christian to always pray for me because the Almighty Allah is my shepherd. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Believer.


Recently,Following my ill health, my Doctor told me that I may not last for few months due to my cancer problem.The one that disturbs me most is my stroke sickness.Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a Christain Or Musilem organization that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein,according to the desire of my late husband before his death.

Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another Musilem Or good Christain for this same purpose.Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein. Hoping to receive your reply.Before I even pick you to assist me I have prayed and slept over it asking Great Allah to provide for me an honest and sincere person that will assist me in this transaction. I will like you to kindly provide to me in your next response this important details.
Your; Full Name
Your; Home Address
Your, Occupation
Your ;Direct Telephone number
Please remember to provide this details in your next response.
Thanks.
I wait to hear from you,
Remain blessed.
Mrs Fatiama Ahmed.


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