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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million united state dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "30% for you " (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
Fraud email example:
From: "Ann Marie Jacquelin" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 6 Jun 2009 17:24:43 +0200
Subject: From: Mrs. Ann-Marie Jacquelin
From: Mrs. Ann-Marie Jacquelin
I am the above named person from France. I am married to Dr. Paul Jacquelin
who worked with France Embassy in America for 21 years before he died
in the year 2007.We were married for 17 years without a child. He died
after a brief illness that lasted for only two weeks. Before his death we
were both born again Christians. Since his death I decided not to re-marry
or get a child outside my Matrimonial home which the Bible is against.
When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of 24Million Dollars
(twenty four Million United State Dollars) on the safe deposit box with
the bank. Europe.
Presently, this money is still deposited on the safe deposit box with the
bank.
Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next four months
due to cancer Problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke sickness.
Having known my condition I decided to donate this Fund to church or
better still a Christian individual that will utilize this money the way I
am going to instruct here in. I want a church that will use these funds to
fund churches, orphanages and widows propagating the word of God and to
ensure that the house of God is maintained. The Bible made us to
understand that blessed is the hand that giveth.
I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don't want my
husband's hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers. 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 hence I
know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the
Lord. The lord he will fight my case and 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 of the BANK in Europe I will also issue you a letter
of authority that will prove you as the original- beneficiary of this
Fund. I want you and the church 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 Lord must serve him in spirit and truth.
Please always be prayerful all through your life.
Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for a church or
Christian individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will
act accordingly as I stated herein Hoping to hearing from you.
I have set aside 30% for you and for your time and 10% for any expenses if
there is any then remaining balance for the word of God.
Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Ann-Marie Jacquelin
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