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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: REES PAUL <rpaul@live.co.uk>
Reply-To: rvivianpaul@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 06 May 2010 23:41:17 +1000
Subject: HELLO



Dear Friend,

Sorry to disturb you it was due to the urgent asistance i need from
you thats why i search for your contact.My name is Mr. Rees Vivian
Paul, a merchant in Tokyo , Japan, but taking Treatment in London now
I have been diagnosed with prostate and esophageal cancer that was
discovered very late due to lack of caring for my health.I have only
about a few months to live according to medical experts. I am looking
for someone reliable and trusted that can use my($46,200M)for the less
privileges and orphanage homes Presently in Port-au-Prince Haiti
regarding the Earthquake disaster that led over 174,000 people dead in
Haiti Aceh province. this money is still with the bank. Recently, my
Doctor told me that I would not last for the next three months due to
cancer problem.This is a matter of urgency and you have to keep
checking your email always.


I want a church or Godly person that is God fearing utilise this fund
to fund churches, orphanages and widows propagating the word of God
and to ensure that the house of God is maintained. The Bible made us
to understand that Blessed is the hand that giveth.I took this
decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money
and i don't 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 Lord.Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my
case and I shall hold my peace,With God all things are possible. I
want you and the church/Mosque to always pray for me because the lord
is my shephard.Hence, i am seeking a trust-worthy person who is able
to help me carry out this great task. Now that my health has
deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this my self any more.


(A). Upon the receipt of the funds, you will promptly release 15
million dollars to charity aid to help the needy, 15 million USD will
be used for investment and you will ONLY take the balance 16 million 2
Hundred Thousand dollars for your noble assistance.


(B ) Also, you will be entitle to 20% of the annual income of any
investment you wish to go into in order to enhance further charitable
work. I would suggest that you can invest this money into stocks,
properties, bonds, etc. or any lucrative business you may suggest.


My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever
that wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and truth.
Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your
reply will give me room in sourcing for a church or christian
individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act
accordingly as I stated herein.

Please Reply to this private email address thank you- rvivianpaul@hotmail.com

Hope to hear from you soon.And please note that you have to check your
email offen because i will reply you very fast because my urgent
surgery is coming.

Warm Greetings from,
Rees Vivian Paul





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