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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: Habesha <mrshabeshaamharatigrinya02@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: mrshabeshaamharatigrinya@yahoo.com.ve
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:20:55 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Dearest Beloved One,


Dearest Beloved One,

I tried to join my emails have been sent to destination. That's why I try to reach you again by this same email address because of a favor I need you. But first let me introduce myself, I’m Mrs.  Habesha Amhara-Tigrinya. I am married to Mr. Amhara-Tigrinya, who has worked with the Ethiopian Embassy of Ivory Coast for nine years before his death in the year 2005; we were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted only four days. Before his death we were both born again Christians. Since his death I decided not to remarry or have a child outside my matrimonial home which is contrary to the Bible.

When my late husband was alive he deposited a CONSIGNMENT that contained the sum of $16.5 million U. S. dollars) with a trust SECURITY COMPANY here in Côte d’Ivoire. Presently, this money is still with the SECUERITY COMPANY. Recently, my doctor told me that I would not be able to last for the next three months due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my race, having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a charity organization, or better still an individual that will utilize this money the way I will load pot here I want a church that will use this to fund churches,, orphanages and widows propagating the word of God and to ensure that the house of God is maintained.  I do not want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way. Hence the reason for taking this courageous decision. I'm not afraid of death hence I know where I go. I know I'll be in the Lord boson. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my
case and I shall hold my peace.

I do not need a call in this regard because of my health and because of the presence of my husband's family around me always. I do not want to let them 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 Trust SECURITY COMPANY in Cote d'Ivoire.I will also issue you a letter of authority that will empower the original beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the church to always pray for me because the lord is my Sherry. My happiness is that I lived a life worthy of a Christian. Who ever that wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and in truth. Please always pray throughout your life. Any delay in your reply will give me a room in search of a church or Christian individual for this same purpose. Please make sure that you will act accordingly as I stated here and I want you to fast and pray for God to as best to take control of the fund until you get it.

Hoping to hear from. You soon.

Thanks, Mrs Habesha Amhara-Tigrinya


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