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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: Mamu Abid <mamuabid_333@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: mamuabid_2008@myway.com
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 08:29:39 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Dear One,


Dear One,

I am Mrs Mamu Abidese from Benin.I am married to Late Chief Abidese of blessed memory who is an oil explorer in cote d' Ivoire and Kuwait for twelve years before he died We were married for sixteen years without a child.He died after abrief illness
that lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both devoted Christian. Since his death I too have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late Husband was alive he deposited the sum of $10.5million (Ten Million, Five Hundred thousand U.S Dollars) with a Finance Company.

Recently,my doctor told me that I have only Eigty months to live due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke sickness.Having known my condition I
decided to donate this fund to either a Christian organization or devoted Christian individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instructs herein. I want this Christian 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 upholdsthe views
and belief of the Holy Bible.

The Holy Bible emphasizes so much on GOD benevolence and this has encourage me to take the bold step.I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband elatives are UNBELIVERS converts and I don't ant a situation where this money will be used in an unholy manner.Hence the reasons for this bold
decision. I know that after death I will be with GOD he most beneficent and themost merciful. I don't need ny telephone communication in this regard because of y health, because of the presence of my husband's elatives around me always. I don't want them to know bout this development. With GOD all things are possible.

I shall give you the contact information of the finance Company and the country in oversea where the money was deposited. I will also issue a letter of authority to the Finance Company authorizing them that the said fund Have being willed to you and a copy of such
authorization will be forwarded to you. I want you and the CHRISTIAN community where you reside to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a true devoted Christian worthy of emulation. Whoever that wants to serve GOD must serve him in truth and in fairness.

Please always be prayerful all through your life.Any delay in your reply will give room in sourcing for a Christian organization or a devoted Christian for this same
purpose.

Until I hear from you, my dreams will rest squarely on your shoulders.May theAlmighty GOD continue to guide and protect you.
Regards,
Mrs Mamu Abidese


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