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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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Fraud email example:

From: "White Patricia" <pw2712@mailbox.hu>
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 04:10:50 -0700
Subject: With Great Honour......


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 sinc 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 empoweryou 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. Anydelay 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 littleabout yourself.

Hoping to hear from you.
Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.You can contact me with your
positive response.
Via Email: pw2712@yahoo.it

Yours sincerely,

Mrs. Patricia white

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