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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@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mitchelllemon02@9.cn
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 20:28:08 +0800 (MYT)
Subject: May God Bless You!!

Mitchell 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 do not 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 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 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,
Mitchell Lemon

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