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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: omran zarina <ommranzaiina@msn.com>
Reply-To: <omranahamatzarina@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:29:48 +0000
Subject: Assalamualaikum,







Assalamualaikum,







Aoozubillahiminasyaitainirrajim Bissmillahirrahmanirrahim My names are Zarina Omran Ahamat from America . I am the surviving Daughter of Prof and Mrs. Omran Ahamat who died as a result of plane crash of Swissair flight 111 September 2nd and my family are devoted Muslims.



When my late Parent were alive, my father deposited the sum of $4.5 Million (four million five hundred thousand U.S. Dollars) with International Diplomatic service firm in south east Asia with purpose to invest the fund in Islamic foundation in Asia as well as assisting the less privilege before death took him, The fund is still under safe keeping with the International Diplomatic firm in south east Asia, hence am contacting you to help me to achieve this project in yourcountry.



Three years ago I fell sick and my doctor told me I had cancer and that one part of my body will be paralyze, I had tried all my best to treat myself with every medical expert but there is no improvement. Currently my Doctor told me that I would not last longer due to my cancer problems. Having known my condition, I decided to donate this fund to mosque, Islamic school authority or better individual that will utilize this money the way I instruct.



I want this fund to be disbursing to, orphanages, widows promoting the work of Almighty Allah (God), needies and to promote work of almighty Allah in your country. The Koran made us to understand that blessed is the hand that griveths.


I took this decision because I don't have anybody left except Almighty Allah and my Father relatives are Christians; vow not to have anything to do with us ever since we convert. I don't want my Father hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers because I know he will be rejoicing in the bosom of Allah if this fund is spent to promote the work of almighty Allah. I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner.



That's the reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid of death since I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the heaven. I don't need much telephone communication in this regard because my health. With Allah all things are possible. As soon as I receive your reply I will instruct the DIPLOMATIC operation manager and my Father lawyer to furnish you with more details on how to receive this fund.



I will also instruct him to issue you a letter of authority that will empower you as the original-beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the Moslem to always pray for me because in almighty Allah (God) I put my hope. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Moslem. Whosoever that wants to serve Allah (God) must serve him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. And reply me through my e-mail address as delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for another faith member for this same purpose.



Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated here. As I am disabled and can not be able to move around and do much due to am presently very ill, I will really appreciate your urgent respond in this regards through my Email address as the internet is my only mean of communicating. Or through the help of a nurse here who is so kind to assist me in the hospital and taking careof me.

You can read more about this crash by visiting this website:

http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM2YVM
http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/americas/9809/04/swissair.crash.01/
http://edition.cnn.com/WORLD/americas/9809/04/victim.list.01/

Remain blessed in the name of Allah.

Regards,
Zarina Omran Ahamat.



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