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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: "Mitchell Lemon" <mitchell@mail.com>
Reply-To: mitchelllemon02@9.cn
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:39:01 -0300 (BRT)
Subject: May God Bless You

MR.Michell Lemon
32 livepool Road blc c423
london, UK

Dear friend,

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 comfirmed my situation that I will not live long I have
decided to give out my money to the poor. Deposited the sum of £30 Million(Thirty
Million Pounds sterling)with my Bank.Presently, this money is still there. Recently,my
Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 15 days due to cancer problem.Though
what disturbs me most is my stroke.a Having known my condition I decided to donate this
fund to an individual or better still a God fearing person who will utilize this
moneythe 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 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 donot need any telephone communica tion
in this regard because of my health, and because of the presence of my relatives around
me always. I do notwant them to know 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
alife 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 foran
individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act according to my
specification herein.Hoping to hear from you at my private email:mitchelllemon02@9.cn

Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.

God Bless You,
MR.Michell Lemon

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