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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)
Reply-To: fountainseed@realgivers.com
Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:45:35 -0800 (PST)
Subject: God's Blessings Opun You


¡Tengo nueva dirección de correo!Ahora puedes escribirme a:realgivers_7@yahoo.com.co



- Dear Friend,As you read this, I don't want you to feel sorry for Me, because, I believe everyone will die someday.My name is MR.AHMED HASSAN, a merchant in Egypt,I have been diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer Which was discovered very late, due to my laxity in Caring for my health. It has defiled all forms of Medicine, and right now I have only about a few months to live, according to medical experts.I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I Never really cared for anyone not even myself but my Business. Though I am very rich, I was never generous, I was always hostile to people and only focus on my Business as that was the only thing I cared for. But Now I regret all this as I now know that there is moreto life than just wanting to have or make all the Money in the world. I believe when God gives me a Second chance to come to this world I Would live my life a different way from how I have Lived it.Now that God! has called me, I have willed and given Most of my properties and assets to my immediate and Extended family members and as well as a few close Friends. I want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul and so, I have decided to give arms to charity Organizations and give succor and comfort to the less privileged in our societies, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth.So far, I have distributed money to some charity Organizations in the U.A.E, Algeria and Malaysia.Now That my health has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do This self anymore. I once asked members of my Family to close one of my accounts and distribute the money Which I have there to charity organization and to the Less privileged in Bulgaria and Pakistan, they Refused and kept the money to them. Hence, I do Not trust them anymore, as they seem not to be Contended with what I have left for them.The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge Cash deposit of US$25.3M.Unfortunately that I have With a Finance Company in Europe for safe keeping.I will want you to help me collect this deposit and disburse it to some charity organizations and to the less priviledged.My condition is worsening everyday and I am afraid I might die any moment from now, please contact my lawyer who is aBritish citizen also an international lawyer who is now presently in west Africa for an official assignments to give your more details on how you can claim this funds and distribute them accordinling.His name is MR.GEORGE OWENS his email address is (gowens@georgeowenschambers.com) You can contact him immediately on my behalf about this project and incase I die, always follow his instructions to enable him guide you on the modalities to claim the money successfully and do remember to use the money for the original purpose or intend I have set aside 10% for your time and patience.Best regards,Ahmed


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