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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: "Mrs.Straicy Sweeney" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrs.straicysweeney@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 22:52:23 -1200
Subject: Good Afternoon (Mrs.Straicy Sweeney)!!!

Good Afternoon,
 
 
Hello, with all due respect I like to introduce myself. My name is Mrs.Straicy Sweeney . I am married to Dr.Eamon Sweeney, who worked with an oil company (Shell ) in Nigeria for nine years (9 Years) before he died in the year 2003. We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death we were both born again Christians. Since his death I (Mrs.Straicy Sweeney ) 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 $5 Million (Five Million U.S. Dollars) with a security company. Presently, his money is still under the safe keeping of the security company. Recently, my Doctor told me that I, Mrs.Straicy Sweeney , would not last for the next three months due to my cancer problems. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my condition, I decided to donate this fund to an organization or better still a God fearing individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct here in.
 
 
I want a fellow that will use this fund on 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 thismoney and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don't want my husband's hard earned money to be mis-used by unbelievers. I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner.
 
 
Hence the reasons 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 blossom of the Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace. With God all things are possible. As soon as I, Mrs.Straicy Sweeney , receive your reply with your personal information,I will send to you details of the bank and account details in which you could have access to the fund. before transferring the fund into your nominated Bank Account in your country. I will also issue you a letter of authority that will empower you as the original-beneficiary of this fund. I want you and your family to always pray for
me because the lord is my shepherd.
 
 
My happiness is that I lived worthy life as a God fearing person. Who ever that wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated in my letter to you. Once I, Mrs.Straicy Sweeney , hear from you .
 
Hoping to hear from you as soon as possible.
 
Remain blessed and take good care of yourself and family.
 
My Very Best Regards,
 
Mrs.Straicy Sweeney
 

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