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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: "mary cole" <mcoleflowers1949@israel-shalom.com> (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:42:57 -0000
Subject: hello

Mrs. Mary Cole, 107 Southwark St,
London SE20SU,
United Kingdom.
 
 

My Dear Beloved,
 

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in Barnes Hospital, South Wople Way, SW14 8SU, London, England.
I am married to the late Sir Paul Cole who worked with British Trade Commission in london, England for over three decades before he died on 5th of July in the year 2005. We were married for thirty two years without a child. He died after a rare illness that lasted for two months. Before his death he made a vow to use his wealth for the down trodden and the less privileged in the society.
 
 
Since his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial home.When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of £9.7 Million (nine point seven Million British Pounds sterling)} with a Bank in Europe. Presently, this money is still with the Bank. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 4 months due to a over spread form of cancer of the pancreas.
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 the way I am going to instruct herein on the orders and instructions of my late husband.
 

Though I may not know you personally I want to tell you that, through divine word of wisdom from above,I was asked to tell you to do this, not for me but for The Almighty because you are blessed and you have been chosen to do mighty works for the Almighty. I want an individual that will use this to fund to provide succor to poor and destitute persons, orphanages, and widows and for propagating peace in the universe.

 
I understand that 'blessed is the hand that giveth'. I took this decision because I dont have a child who will inherit this money and my husband's relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my husband's hard earned money to be misused or spent in the manner in which my late husband did not specify. Hence,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 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 my family lawyer who will be responsible for the processing of all legal documents  with the authority that will empower you as the legal original beneficiary of this fund. I implore 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. I will also be most glad if you can tell me a littleabout yourself.Hoping to hear from you. Thank you and may the Almighty bless you,amen.
 
Yours sincerely,

Mrs. Mary Cole.

please note:you are to reply me on this email addres below:

mcoleflowers1949@live.com



Mrs. Mary Cole, 107 Southwark St,
London SE20SU,
United Kingdom.



My Dear Beloved,


I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in Barnes Hospital, South Wople Way, SW14 8SU, London, England.
I am married to the late Sir Paul Cole who worked with British Trade Commission in london, England for over three decades before he died on 5th of July in the year 2005. We were married for thirty two years without a child. He died after a rare illness that lasted for two months. Before his death he made a vow to use his wealth for the down trodden and the less privileged in the society.


Since his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial home.When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of £9.7 Million (nine point seven Million British Pounds sterling)} with a Bank in Europe. Presently, this money is still with the Bank. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 4 months due to a over spread form of cancer of the pancreas.
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 the way I am going to instruct herein on the orders and instructions of my late husband.


Though I may not know you personally I want to tell you that, through divine word of wisdom from above,I was asked to tell you to do this, not for me but for The Almighty because you are blessed and you have been chosen to do mighty works for the Almighty. I want an individual that will use this to fund to provide succor to poor and destitute persons, orphanages, and widows and for propagating peace in the universe.


I understand that 'blessed is the hand that giveth'. I took this decision because I dont have a child who will inherit this money and my husband's relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my husband's hard earned money to be misused or spent in the manner in which my late husband did not specify. Hence,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 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 my family lawyer who will be responsible for the processing of all legal documents with the authority that will empower you as the legal original beneficiary of this fund. I implore 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. I will also be most glad if you can tell me a littleabout yourself.Hoping to hear from you. Thank you and may the Almighty bless you,amen.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs. Mary Cole.

please note:you are to reply me on this email addres below:

mcoleflowers1949@live.com
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