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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 Isaias Cayabyab" <isaidascayabyab@live.com>
Reply-To: isaiascayabyab@live.com
Date: Wed, 19 May 2010 18:30:48 -0200
Subject: HOPE YOU ARE OK...

Dear friend,

I am Mr Isaias Cayabyab originaly from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia but residing in
England for years now, got your email address contact after a reliable search
from the internet, but now i am undergoing medical treatment in 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 12 Million pounds (Twelve Million Pounds sterling) with
my Bank security Vault in my home town Kuala Lumpur, malaysia. Presently,
this money is still there in the secured Vault ware house officers in
Malaysia.

Recently,my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 27 days 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 with earthquake area like
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 because of thier selfish desires in
material things 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 because we all came to
this world to trade whereby you sow and you reap but i traded well so i know
its time for me to go back to answer him when the time comes for him to ask
what i sow and i sowed well and i will reap well in his bossom.

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 and also
for the warning from my doctor. I do not want 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 my bank Security Vault ware house
officer Mr Ahmed Azin in malaysia my original country. 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 who is an old
man and who i have trusted so much but because of old age i do not want to
entrust this on him due to the stress in building an orphange hom in my own
name. I am in a search for some one that have faith in the lord that knows
him or her can handle this on my behalf. 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 at my private
email:isaiascayabyab@live.com for me to give you more explanations and
provide you with all the contact you are to contact with assistance from my
attorney who has guarantee to ensure that my beneficiary will be secured and
directed for a sucessful change of ownership and claim of the funds.

My attorney is ready to use his last time to ensure that who so ever i
present to him he will take responsibility of the documents that will back
any one i present to him as my beneficiary.

Please respond to me immediately for me to know your mind and the kind of
person you are.

Accept my appology in contacting you in this manner.

Thank you and may the Almighty bless you. God Bless You,

Mr Isaias Cayabyab

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