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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: dorisgeorge2000 <dorisgeorge2000@rediffmail.com>
Reply-To: doris_george2000@yahoo.cn
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 08:44:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: PLEASE USE IT FOR GODS WORKS


PLEASE  USE IT FOR  GODS WORKS
BELOVED ONE IN THE LORD,
 
I am Mrs. Doris George from Albania married to late Mr. Michael George,
who was wealthy merchant based in London, UK for years before he died three years ago, after a brief illness that lasted for only one week.
We married for ten years and I have only one son who died in 2009 after a brief sickness so now I am left alone in this world.
 
Before the death of my husband we were both born again Christians. Since his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial home.
When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of (GBP æ‹¢$ 5,000 000,) with a bank in London. Presently this money is still with the bank. Recently my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next three months due to cancer problem.
Though what disturbs me most is my stroke having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to church or better still a Christian individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct.
 
I want a person that will use this money to fund churches, orphanages and widows propagating the word of God and to ensure that the house of God is maintained. The Bible made us to understand that blessed is the hand that gives. I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don't want my husband's hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers.
 
I don't 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 Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace.
 
I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health and because of the presence of my husband's relatives around me always. I don't 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 bank here in London. I will also issue you a letter of authority that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the church to always pray for me because the lord is my shepherd. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian.
 
Whoever that wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room in searching for a church or Christian individual for this same purpose.
Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein.
Hoping to hearing from you.
 
Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.
Yours in Christ
Mrs. Doris George

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