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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: (sent from abused email account)
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:31:01 +0800
Subject: From: Mrs.Mariani Baba


From: Mrs.Mariani Baba
Jalan Delima 5 Taman Delima
43000 Kajang
Selangor. Malaysia

My Dear,



I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in the
Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre in Jalan Ampang Kuala Lumpur Malaysia .

I am married to Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba who was the former Deputy Prime
Minister of Malaysia for over a decade before he died on 23rd of April in
the year 2006. http://asimplemalaysian.blogspot.com/2006_04_01_archive.html
We were married for More than 40 years without a child. He died of heart,
lung and kidney complications. Before his death he had me make a vow to use
his wealth for the down trodden and the less privileged in the society.

Since the death of my husband I did not get married because at my age i
would not fine someone who would really love me for me, because i have come
of age. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of US$12 Million
(Twelve Million Dollars) with one finance/Security Company in Asia .
Presently, this money is still with the Security company.

Recently, i have been diagnose of heart cancer and my Doctor had told me
that I would not last for the next 150days due to cancer problem.

Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my condition I have
decided to donate this fund to an individual or better still a God fearing
person who will utilize this money in God fearing way. I want an individual
that will use this to fund and provide succor to poor and indigent persons,
orphanages, and widows and or propagating peace in the universe.

I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision
because I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my Husband
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. I do not want a situation where this money
will be used in an ungodly manner, hence the reason for taking this bold
decision.

I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going.

As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the
Finance/Security Company in Asia . I will also issue you a letter of
authority that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund. I
want 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. Hoping to hear from you.
Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.


Yours sincerely,

Mrs.Mariani Baba
Contact only through this Email address for security reasons:
marianibinbaba@yahoo.com

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