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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: mrsaminaabids@live.com
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:53:39 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: FROM YOUR SISTER REPLY URGENTLY


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: aminaabid58@btinternet.com



- Dear,Assalam U Alaikum.I am Amina Abid from Abidjan I vory Cost.I am married to Late Mallam Abid of blessed memory who is an oil explorer in Libya and Kuwait for twelve years before he died in the year 2000.We were married for twelve years without a child.He died after abrief illness that lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both devoted muslims.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 $12.million (Twelve Million U.S Dollars)with a Finance Company in oversea. Recently,my doctor told me that I have only six months to live due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke sickness.Having known my ondition I decided to donate this fund toeither a Muslem organization or devoted Muslim individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instructs herein.I want this Muslim organization or individual to use this money in all sincerity to fund mosques!
, orphanages, widows, and also propagating the word of ALLAH and to ensure that the society upholdsthe views and belief of the Holy Quran. The Holy Quran emphasizes so much on ALLAH'S 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 relatives are new Christian's converts and I don't want 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 ALLAH the most beneficent and the most merciful. I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health, because of the presence of my husband's relatives around me always. I don't want them to know about this development. With ALLAH all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply , I shall give you the contact information of the Finance Company and the country in oversea where the money was deposited. I will also i!
ssue a letter of authority to the Finance Company authorizing them tha
t the said fund Have being willed to you and a copy of such authorization will be forwarded to you. I want you and the Muslim community where you reside to always pray for me.My happiness is that I lived a true devoted Muslims worthy of emulation. Whoever that wants to serve ALLAH 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 Muslim organization or a devoted Muslim for this same purpose. Until I hear from you, my dreams will rest squarely on your shoulders.May he Almighty.ALLAH continue to guide and protect you.Regards,HAJIA AMINA ABID.


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