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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: "MR. BOLA JOHNSON" <bradpeer@sbcglobal.net>
Reply-To: bolajohnson65@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 08:53:34 -0800 (PST)
Subject: YOUR URGENT RESPONSE MEANS A LOT TO ME






Dear friend,

 

My good friend i got your email when i was searching for a
reliable partner whom i can trust in this transaction. I am Mr. Bola Johnson
but now undergoing medical treatment in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Africa. I worked with NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum
Corporation) as director of finance for 22 years.

 

I was married for thirty years without a child. my wife died
after a brief illness that lasted for two weeks. I vow to look for a partner
whom i can trust and do business with. Since the doctor had confirmed my
situation that I will not live long, I have decided to look for a God fearing
person.

 

Presently the sum of $3million (Three Million dollars) is in
a Vault with a Bank and all the required document to claim this funds are in my
possession. This money is still there. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would
not last for the next 150 days due to cancer problem. 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 here in.

 

I want an individual that will use this fund and provide
succor to poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those affected
in the Tsunami in far Asia and the Hurricane Katrina Disasters and the recent
disaster in Haiti.
I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because
I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my relatives are not
inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my hard earned money to be
misused or spent in the manner I will not like and I also do not 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 Almighty Allah. I do not need
any telephone communication in this regard because of my health and because of
the presence of my Relatives around me always. I do not want them to know about
this development. With Allah all things are possible. My most fear is that if
this fund is not channeled to charity now before my death, the bank can
discover the fund and convert it to Government treasury, i will not allow such
to happen and that is the reason i want the fund to go to the less privileged
instead of going to the Government pocket. I want you to always pray for me. My
happiness is that I lived a life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to
serve the almighty Allah 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. As soon as i hear from you, i will send to you all the relevant
documents regarding to this transaction for your perusal.

 

Hoping to hear from you. Via (bolajohnson65@gmail.com)

 

Thank you and May the Almighty Allah bless you.

 

Yours sincerely,

Mr. Bola Johnson

bolajohnson65@gmail.com

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