419 scam: MRS BLESSING WILCOX <mrsblessing.wilcox@btinternet.com> Donation from.Mrs Blessing Wilcox

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "hundred thousand us dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: MRS BLESSING WILCOX <mrsblessing.wilcox@btinternet.com>
Reply-To: mrsblessingwilcox1960@hotmail.fr
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:12:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Donation from.Mrs Blessing Wilcox

Donation from.Mrs Blessing Wilcox
Mrs Blessing Wilcox.
Avenue 206 rue 190
Zone 5 Abidjan
Ivory Coast,West Africa

Beloved In Christ,
Greetings in name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am Mrs Blessing Wilcox From Jordan,widow of Late Dr Morgan Wilcox From Jordan. whom until his death was an industralist and international businessman in Cote divoire West Africa.for 30years.My late husband and my only son were killed During the BOUAKE Crisis in the year 2000 and Our Lord Jesus Christ is my only comforter.I am 60years old.a born again Christian,suffering from long time cancer of the blood (Leukaemia) According to my doctor my condition is critical now.and I might not survive. Although as a christian,I beleive God and I know that I will not die,but will live to declare the glory of God.When my late husband was alive,he Deposited the sum of (US$3,500 000.00 ) Three million,five hundred thousand US Dollars.under suspense account in one of the famous bank here in Abidjan capital of Cote divoire for safe keeping and all the Documents concerning the Funds are in my Custody.

I inherited the money from my late husband.Dr Morgan Wilcox.who until his death was an industralist and international businessman.I have prayed concerning this Donation for God's work.I want this fund to be used for Orphanages,helping the widows,organization that is required to use the money to serve children in local region, organizations that do provide surgery for patients needing cleft palate and lip surgeries. Apart of my vision is to build homes for single parents, a domestic violence refuge centre, an academic institution and churches. I am enlightened that I have chosen you to inherit my funds. Thank you for allowing God to touch your heart.do get in touch with me for further arrangements on how you will receive my Donation.God bless you once again and as you receive,give God all the Glory.

Regards and God bless you.
Mrs Blessing Wilcox.

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