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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: Mrs Roseline Annie <mrsannie34@msn.com>
Reply-To: <mrsroselineannie22@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:35:03 +0000
Subject: May GOD Bless you as you read and reply?



May GOD Bless you as you read and reply?

Life is gradually passing away from me as a result of my present medical condition and
my personal doctor confided in me yesterday that I have only but few more days to live.
In view of this setback, i have already donated my estate for humanitarian assistance,
since this has always been the plan of my late husband and besides i have no child.

In an effort to compliment the humanitarian and charity work of my late Husband,
I wish to donate the sum of £2,000,000.00(Two Million Great Britain Pounds) to you.

On your acknowledgement of this mail and informing me of your Name, nationality and current place of residence,
your occupation and age/sex. My lawyer will facilitate due processes for transfer of this legacy to you.

May you be blessed as you use this money judiciously for the work of charity.


Yours faithfully,
Mrs. Roseline Annie.
Reply To This Email: mrsroselineannie22@yahoo.co.jp

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