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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: magret richards <mrsmagret536535@msn.com>
Reply-To: <mrsmrichards@indiatimes.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:36:46 +0000
Subject: DEAR FRIEND




DEAR FRIEND

FROM: Mrs. Margaret Richards
EMAIL: mrsmrichards@indiatimes.com

Good day my dearest in the Lord,

I am the above named person from Nigeria but now undergoing medical treatment. I was married to Dr.Richards Akujobi who worked with Malaysia embassy in Nigeria for nine years, before he died in the year 2006. We were both married for eleven years without children.

He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death we were both very close as husband and wife and since his death I decided not to re-marry. When my late husband was alive he deposited us$15 million in (United States Dollars) and the said amount was deposited in Finance house , I will send you details as soon as you indicate your interest.

I want interested firm, or individual that will receive and use this money to help, orphanages, and widows, building churches and propagating the word of God and to ensure that the house of God is maintained.

Please do not fail to spread the funds across the globe especially AFRICA as soon as you receive the money. it is more blessed to give than to receive. I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are fighting over the properties and I don't want my husband's hard earned money to be misused by their greedy attitude.

I don't 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 since I am a good person.

I shall hold my peace. I don't 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 don't 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 information of the bank and other details that will enable you claim the funds. Please want you to be aware that according to my attorney there are some important document that will be required by the bank for the transfer this is where i will need your little assistance before the fund can be transfer with the help of my attorney.

I will also issue you a letter of authorization/Power of Attorney that will make you the beneficiary of this fund.

I want you to always pray for me because the lord is my shepherd. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that wants to serve the GOD must serve him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life.
I sent you this mail under severe pains. Any delay in your reply will be detrimental. Please assure me that you will act accordingly.

Hoping to hear from you immediately you receive this mail
Contact me on this email address,
mrsmrichards@indiatimes.com

Hoping to hear from you soon.

NAME: __________SURNAME:__________________SEX: _____ AGE: ______MARITAL: _______________COUNTRY: _______CITY: _________ STATE _______
ZIP
CODE: _______CONTACT ADDRESS: ________________________PHONE NO#___________FAX NO#_________________OCCUPATION:
______________POSITION: _____________

Waiting for your reply

Mrs. Margaret Richards

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