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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: Mr Harley Wade <mr_harleywade@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:02:34 +0000
Subject: Hello Farrokh Bulsara.. Please Read



Dear Farrokh Bulsara,



I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in Canada. I worked with Bahamas Drilling Corporation 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. I got you email and name through my search for a responsible and God fearing person on my google search.



Since the doctor had comfirmed my situation that I will not live long I have decided to give out my money to the poor. Deposited the sum of 5M United State Dollars (Five Million United State Dollars) with my Bank.Presently in Nigeria, this money is still there. Recently,my Doctor told me that I would not last for long that i can't answer phone calls or talk much for long 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 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.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.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 but i can check my mail time to time over here to give you further instruction's on how to get to the bank to release the funds to you, but you shall promise me that you are going to give 40% to the orphanages and help assist in the work of GOD.



You should also know that your help would be further needed to help the less priviledge and orphans.Your suggestions are very much welcome in this project and also I want you to treat me with the kind of openness I am going to treat you, but I would prefer to deal with you as a friend in this project rather than just a beneficiary.I want someone that would be able to stand up to responsibilities, because the gains in this regards are commensurate with the responsibilities. As I have told you earlier, I have within my grasp the instrument to bring this endeavor to a successful conclusion but not without your undiluted commitment and assistance. There are laid down procedures that you must observe to bring this to reality within the shortest possible time if you respond fast to issues as they come. I want to also tell you that you must always wait for my advice and clarification from my attorney before you make any move regarding this.You should also furnish him with your personal information's, Your Full Name and Phone number and identification to show to my bank for the release of the funds to you. My attorney will prepare full documentation process of this here in your name.I understand the working conditions here, so you can trust my Attorney to handle all issues professionally.I also want a letter of assurance from you stating that you will Not sit on the funds once it gets into your possession.I await your response. and you will be entitled to 65% and the rest given to the less privileged by you, Thanks for your kind gesture.

I will be flown to Israel for an operation by next week thursday, I need you to put me in prayers. that God should see me through. This has been my dream for long. And i thank God that i have seen someone who will make my dreams come through. Even maybe after i have gone to eternal rest. But have this in mind that this is not HOAX and also if there is any way to prove it to you. It will be through my personal Attorney who you will contact to make proper preparation on documentation process that will back you up in making claim of my entire estate.Due to my health i have been advise not to talk on phone for now which i can only communicate with you through my private email for now, but my attorney can give you further instruction's on how to conclude transfer to your end.


I have properties in Netherlands. Which my Attorney will tell you about how you make claims. I pray you will use this funds for it purpose and for what i have asked you to use it for. You will be entitled to 65% which i think will be enough for you and your family and the balance 35% for the less priviledge and orphans.below is my Attorney contact details. i need you to cotact him as soon as possible letting him know that you have come to claim your brothers entire estate. Please do adhere to his given instructions. It sometimes difficult to trust people this days. There are some people you do have to trust. Do make sure you contact my Attorney on time so he can commence on the paper works on time.

Because he is the only one who can make this happen for you. he will be representing you there in Nigeria. I do hope this mail meets you in good health,My Attorney is like a brother to me since he has been working with me for past decades and i put all my trust in him, Which i would want to do likewise to you.

Note that you are to also send all your full complete datas to my Attorney including a photo of your self either drivers Lincense or International passport.

ATTORNEY'S CONTACT DETAILS:

JOHN ALBERT CHAMBERS:
JOHN ALBERT(ESQ):
EMAIL:johnalbertchamber.firm@live.com



Working days monday to friday

STAY BLESSED

FROM MR. HARLEY WADE

Note: My Attorney will be in good position to explain more to you, What you do is make contact to him via email or call..Do forward all your datas to my Attorney so he can commence on the process of making you my Beneficiary.



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