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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: "MRS. GHAYTH FAIZA WATSON" <mrsghaythfaizawatson10@windowslive.com>
Reply-To: mrsghaythfaizawatson11@windowslive.com
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:43:51 +0200 (EET)
Subject: God Bless You

MRS. GHAYTH FAIZA WATSON.
23, Hawley Crescent,
Camden Town, London,
NW1 8NP, England.

Here writes Ghayth Faiza, suffering from cancerous
ailment. I am married to Watson Ghayth an Arabian who is dead. My
husband was into private practice all his life before his death. Our life
together as man and wife lasted for three decades without a child. My husband
died after a protracted illness. My husband and I made a vow to uplift the
down-trodden and the less-privileged
individuals as he had passion for persons who can not help
themselves due to physical disability or financial
predicament.

I can adduce this to the fact that he needed a Child from
this relationship, which never came.
When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of Two Million
Great Britain Pounds Sterling which were derived from his
vast estates and investment in capital market with his
bank here in UK. Presently, this money is still with the
Bank. Recently, my Doctor told me that I have limited days
to live due to the cancerous problems I am suffering from.
Though what bothers me most is the stroke that I have in
addition to the cancer. With this hard reality that has befallen my
family and i,I have decided to donate this fund to you and
want you to use this gift which comes from my husbands
effort to fund the upkeep of widows, widowers, orphans,
destitute, the down-trodden, physically challenged
children, barren-women and persons who prove to be
genuinely handicapped financially.
It is often said 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 husband relatives are bourgeois and very
wealthy persons and I do not want my husband's hard earned
money to be misused or invested into ill perceived
ventures. I do not 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 with the
Almighty when I eventually pass on.


It is often said 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 husband relatives are bourgeois and very
wealthy persons and I do not want my husband's hard earned
money to be misused or invested into ill perceived
ventures. I do not 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 with the Almighty when I eventually pass on. The
Almighty will fight my case and I shall hold my peace.I do not need any
telephone communication in this regard due to my
deteriorating health and because of the presence of my
husband's relatives around me.I do not 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 in UK. I will also issue you a Letter of Authority that
will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund. My happiness is
that I lived a life worthy of emulation.
Please always be prayerful all through your life.
Please assure me that you will act just as I have stated
herein. Hope to hear from you soon and God bless you and
members of your family.


Yours Faithfully in Christ
Ghayth Faiza watson.


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