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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!

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From: hajiaamshawyusuf@yahoo.com.hk
Date: 15 Apr 2010 15:21:05 -0000
Subject: hajiaamshawyusuf@yahoo.com.hk invites you to try FunForMobile

hajiaamshawyusuf@yahoo.com.hk has been enjoying FunForMobile and is inviting you to try it out.

Assalamo Alaykom.

Wasalaam to you(GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF GOD),and how are you doing?.IN THE

NAME OF ALLAH THE BENEFICENT;THE MERCIFUL THE MASTER OF THE DAY AND JUDGMENTS.I

GREET YOU IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE BENEFICENT THE MERCIFUL TO WHOM ALL THE

PRAISE(HQ;31:26;17:111)AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NAMES(HQ:7:180;17:110;20:8;59: 24) BELONGS..



I am HAJIA AMSHAW YUSUF from Libya. I am married to Late Mallam AHMED YUSUF

of blessed memory was an oil explorer in Libya and Kuwait for twelve

years before he died in the year 2000. We were married for twelve years without

a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before

his death we were both devoted Muslims. Since his death I too have been

battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late Husband was alive

he made a huge deposit in millions of US dollars with a Deposit Company in

oversea. (I will tell you the amount as we proceed). Recently, my doctor told

me that I have only six months to live due to cancer problem. Though what

disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition I decided to

donate this fund to either a Muslem organization or devoted Muslim individual

that will utilize this money the way I am going to instructs herein. I want

this Muslim organization or individual to use this money in all sincerity to

fund mosques, orphanages, widows, and also propagating the word of ALLAH and to

ensure that the society upholds the views and belief of the Holy Quran. The

Holy Quran emphasizes so much on ALLAH'S benevolence and this has encourage me

to take the bold step. I took this decision because I don't have any child that

will inherit this money and my husband relatives are into some radical

organisations and I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an

Unholy manner.



Hence the reasons for this bold decision. I know that after death I will be

with ALLAH the most beneficent and the most merciful. I don't need any

telephone communication in this regard because of my health,because of the

presence of my husband's relatives around me always. I don't want them to know

about this development. With ALLAH all things are possible. As soon as I

receive your reply I shall give you the contact information of the Deposit

Company in oversea where the money was deposited. I will also issue a letter of

authority to the Deposit Company authorizing them that the said fund Have being

willed to you and a copy of such authorization will be forwarded to you. I want

you and the Muslim community where you reside to always pray for me.My

happiness is that I lived a true devoted Muslims worthy of emulation. Whoever

that wants to serve ALLAH must serve him in truth and in fairness. I will not

stipulate any precise amount to reward you as it will have to be on pre-

negotiated terms,based on your level of involvement.



Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will

give room in sourcing for a Muslim organization or a devoted Muslim for this

same purpose. Until I hear from you my dreams will rest squarely on your

shoulders.Please reply me on this (hajia.amshaw2009@yahoo.in)



May the Almighty ALLAH continue to guide and protect you.

Allah Hafiz.

Hajia AMSHAW YUSUF

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