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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
• This email message is a "dying widow" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: mrsrose_ godwin <mrsrose_godwin03@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 18:18:58 +0100
Subject: Dear Beloved In Christ



Dear Beloved In Christ
I am Mrs rose godwin name person from Sudan. I am married to late ..Mr.godwin .raymond of blessed memory who worked with Sudan government for years before he died in the year 2005. We were married for years without a child. he died during the political crisis that lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both married and , Since his death I too have been battling with cancer and fibroid problems. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of $3.5 Million United States Dollars .Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next two onthsdue to Cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition l decided to donate this fund to either a orphanage organization or devoted individual that will utilize this money the way l am going to instruct here in. I Want this organization or individual to use this money in all sincerity to fund orphanages, widows and also propagating the word of God and to ensure That the society upholds the views and beliefs of the holy book of bible.The holy Bible emphasized so much on god benevolence and this has encouraged me to take this bold step. I took this decision because l don't have any Child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives two of them died in the war in my country I don't want my husband's hard earned money to be misused by people . I don't want a situation where this money will be used in a bad way manner. Hence the reasons for taking this bold decision.As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact ,I will also issue you a letter of authority that will prove you as the original- beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the Christian community where you reside to always pray for me.My happiness is that I lived a life of a true devoted worthy of mulation. Whoever that wants to serve the God must serve him in truth and in fairness. Please always be prayerful all through your life. and please don't give any delay in your replying me soonest,With your tele /fax number and addressRegards,

Mrs RoseGodwin
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