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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: Susan Walker <susan_walker7@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: susan_walkerr7@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:18:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: From Mrs. Susan Walker







>From Mrs. Susan Walker
 
Greeting, I am Mrs. Susan Walker I was born in Baltimore, Maryland and 1Married to Mr. Harry Walker, a director J.C Industries Cote d'Ivoire. We were married for years without a child before he died in a ghastly motor accident on his way to a Board meeting.

Recently, My Doctor told me that I would not last for the next six months Due to my cancer problem  of the lungs, and stroke, in this regard I decided to contact you to be my trustee for the destruction of USD$1.6m for charity purposes, this fund was deposited by my late husband when he was still alive, so I think the best thing to do is to use this money for charity purposes, as I don’t have a child that will inherit this fund, that’s my reason taking this decision., and I’m sure that I can find a trustworthy in you, as I have decided to make you the new beneficiary of this Fund, so that you shall utilize 80% of this fund for those unfortunate under privilege children out there, orphanages and widows around the world as you may deem fit and you will keep the remaining 20%to take care of your good home because every worker deserves his wages.

 
I want you to always remember me in your daily prayers because of my up coming Cancer Surgery.
 
If you are interested to achieve my last wish as I stated, write me back so that I can detail you on how to receive the fund.
 
Remain Bless.
Yours Faithful
Mrs.Susan Walker.




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