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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. Laver Steuward" <info@laver.com>
Reply-To: mr.laversteuward78@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:04:47 -0500 (ECT)
Subject: may almighty God bless you

MR. LAVER STEUWARD
32 live pool Road blc c423
London, UK


I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in
London, England. I worked with British Drilling Corporation East London
for over a decade I married for fifteen years without a child. my wife
died after a brief illness that lasted for two weeks.I vow to use my
wealth for the down trodden and the less privileged in the society.
Since the doctor had confirmed my situation that I will not live long I
have decided to give out my money to the poor. Deposited the sum of 93
Million (ninety three Million Pounds) sterling with my Bank. My Doctor
told me that I would not last anymore 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 herein.

I want an individual that will use this to 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, Chile,
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 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.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 now about this
development. with God all things are possible. As soon as I receive your
reply I shall give you the contact of the Bank. I will also issue them a
letter of authority and change of ownership certificate,that will empower
you as the original beneficiary of this fund,through my Lawyer. 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 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, Hoping to hear
from you.

Thank you and may almighty God bless you.
MR LAVER STEUWARD






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