419 scam: "Margaret"<muzungu.margaret@yahoo.com> Calvary Greetings My Beloved

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "stay blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +22999982395 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- muzungu.margaret@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Margaret" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:02:23 +0100
Subject: Calvary Greetings My Beloved

Hello,

Greetings from Calvary to you I’m Mrs.Margaret.T.Muzungu, Quebec Canadian nationality, Widow to (Late Engr.Georges Muzungu.) A Congolese nationalist and formerly (C.E.O) (ORYX GAS COMPANY) also (M.D) (United Textile Mills Sarl) here in parakou, unfortunately he was poisoned to death on 17th of September 2004.

Before my husband’s died he made a substantial deposited amount which he inherited from his late father a trader of Gold and Diamond, being the only surviving son. And additional substantial amount only he held on trust for a late Congolese president, was deposited in a security firm, London .

The fund was proposed for a child Care project here or anywhere of your choice hence you will be faithful. Presently and regrettably my health has deteriorated lately. I am passing series of illness from multiple sclerosis and cancer of the liver. I am proceeding for an operation soon as my physician has advice.

I was led to enquire from you the hope that you will handle this project well to the glory of God. Please let me get your opinion for further Explanations muzungu.margaret@yahoo.com

Please include your mobile phone number for easy communication.

You can reach me by telephone +22999982395

Stay Blessed.

Mrs. Margaret.T.Muzungu

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