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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: Baba Mariani <babamariani@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:57:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: http://asimplemalaysian.blogspot.com/2006_04_01_archive.html


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



- I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in the Gleneagles Intan Medical Centre in Jalan Ampang Kaula 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 made a vow to use his wealth for the down trodden and the less privileged in the society. Since the dealth 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 dignose 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 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 c! hild tha t will inherit this money and my Husband relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my husbands 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. 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 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.Mrs.Mariani Baba Contact only through this Email address for security reasons:babamariani@gmail.com


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