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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: <massmedia@comune.torino.it>
Reply-To: mitchelllemon@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:52:24 -0700
Subject: IN GOD I TRUST



Dear friend,

I am Mr Mitchell Lemon from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia i got your email address contact after a reliable search from the internet, but now i am undergoing medical treatment in London,
England.I worked with British Drilling Corporation East London for over a decade I married for fifteen years without a child. my wife died after a brief illness that lasted for two weeks. Since
the doctor had comfirmed my situation that I will not live long I have decided to give out my money to the poor. Deposited the sum of 12 Million pounds (Twelve Million Pounds sterling) with
my personal bank account in UK. Presently, this money is still there in the bank called Natwest Bank Plc.

Recently,my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 12 days due to cancer problem.Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my condition I decided to look for a
reliable sincere God fearing person to execute my last wish with my funds which i will give all details and informations on what to do for the less priviledge and fortunate ones.

I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those affected in the Tsunami in far Asia and the Hurricane
Katrina Disasters with earthquake area like Haiti.I understand 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
relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my hard earned money to be misused or spent in the manner I will not like and I also 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 in the bosom
of the Almighty because we all came to this world to trade whereby you sow andyou reap but i traded well so i know its time for me to go back to answer him when the time comes for him
to ask what i sow and i sowed well and i will reap well in his bossom. I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health, and because of the presence of my
relatives around me always. 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 Natwest
Bank Plc UK account officer who is incharge of my funds in their bank. I will also issue them a letter of authority and change of ownership certificate,that will empower you as the original
beneficiary of this fund,through my Lawyer. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve the Almighty must serve
him with all his heart and mind and soul and also in truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life.Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this
same purpose.Please assure me that you will act according to my specification herein.

Hoping to hear from you at my private email

Thank you and may the Almighty bless you. God Bless You,

Mr Mitchell Lemon.

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