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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: MARINA FERNANDES <marina.fernandes1@btinternet.com>
Reply-To: marina.fernandes27@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:59:17 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: From Mrs Marina Fernandes.


Dear Beloved In Christ,
 
I am Mrs Marina Fernandes from Cape Verde, When my late husband was alive we deposited the sum of $3.2 Million (USD) dollars in a security fianace company here in Cote d'Ivoire. I have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next Four months due to the cancer problem. From all indications the cancer has gotten to a very dangerous stage. Having known my condition I decided to donate as much as i can out of  this fund to good person that will utilize this money the way I am to instruct herein. I want you use this money at least 70% of the fund for orphanages, widows and also propagating the word of God and to endeavor that the house of God is maintained. The remaining 30% is for you and your family for it is writen that he who works in the lords vineyard its from the lords vineyard.  Finally please i need you to assure me that you will act accordingly as i stated herein. Hoping to receive your response
immedaitely. Thanks and Remain blessed in the Lord.
 
Sincerely Yours in Christ
 
>From Mrs Marina Fernandes.
 
 

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