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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 Mitchell Lemon <mrmitchell@hotmail.com.my>
Reply-To: mitchell-lemon@hotmail.com
Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:31:28 -0300
Subject: HOPE YOU ARE FINE???



Dear friend,

I am Mr Mitchell Lemon from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia i got your email address
contact after a reliable search from the internet, but now i am 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 120 Million pounds (One
Hundred And Twenty Million Pounds sterling) with my Bank security Vault in
malaysia. Presently, this money is still there in the secured Vault ware house
of the standard Chattered Bank of Malaysia.

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. 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 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. 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 the Standard Chattered
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. 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:mitchell-
lemon@hotmail.com

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

Mr Mitchell Lemon

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