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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: "patricia white" <mrswhite1@mailbox.hu>
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 12:35:36 +0100
Subject: Dearest Beloved.


From: Mrs. Patricia White
17 Copse Hill,Wimbledon,
SW20 0NE,London,
United Kingdom.

My Dear Beloved,


I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in Barnes
Hospital, South Wople Way, SW14 8SU, London, England. I am married to Sir
Gerald White who worked with British Judicial Commission in Chelsea England
for over a decade before he died on5th of July in the year 2005. We were
married for fifteen years without a child. He died after a brief illness
that lasted for two weeks. Before his death he made a vow to use his wealth
for the down trodden and the less privileged in the society. Since his death
I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial home.When my
late husband was alive he deposited the sum of £4 Million (Four Million
Pounds sterling)} with one Finance/Bank in Europe. Presently, this money is
still with the Bank. Recently,my Doctor told me that I would not last for
the next 4 months due to a rare form of cancer of the pancreas. Though what
disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my condition I decided to donate
this fund to an individual or better still a God fearing person who will
utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein.

Though I may not know you personally I want to tell you that, through divine
word of wisdom from above,I was asked to tell you to do this, not for me but
for The Almighty because you are blessed and you have been chosen to do
mighty works for the Almighty. I want an individual that will use this to
fund and provide succor to poor and destitute persons, orphanages, and
widows and for propagating peace in the universe. I understand that blessed
is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I dont have a child
who will inherit this money and my husband's relatives are not inclined to
helping poor persons and I do not want my husband's hard earned money to be
misused or spent in the manner in which my late husband did not specify.

Hence, the reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid of death
since I know where I am going.I know that I am going to be in the bosom of
the Almighty. I do not need any telephone communication in this regard
because of my health, and because of the presence of my husband's relatives
around me always. I do not want them to know about this development.

With God all things are possible As soon as I receive your reply I shall
give you the contact of the Finance/Security Company in Europe. I will also
issue you a letter of authority that will empower you as the original
beneficiary of this fund. I implore you to always pray for me. My happiness
is that I lived a life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve
the Almighty must serve him with all his heart and mind and soul and also in
truth.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply
will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this same purpose.
Please assure me that you will act according to my specification herein. I
will also be most glad if you can tell me a little about yourself.Hoping to
hear from you. Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.You can contact me
with your positive response.

Via Email: mrspatriciawhite@gmail.com

Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Patricia white

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