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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: queen abery <queenaberykeith@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:49:08 +0100
Subject: Dear Trusting Friend

Dear Trusting Friend,

My Name is Queen Abery Keith from london,am 67 years old currently examined
to live not more than next 1 months from now as a result of my deadly
cancer ill health nevertheless am not bothered because i am sure that my
soul will be at rest forever.
My late husband died early last year from heart attack, and during the
period of our marriage we couldn't produce any child.
My late husband was very wealthy and after his death,I inherited all his
business and wealth.
I have now decided to spread all my wealth,to contribute mainly to the
development of charity in Africa, America, Asia and Europe , am sorry if
you are embarrased by my mail.

I found your e-mail address as a real Child of God for over a month now
that i have been investigating about you to know if really you are working
according to the direction of God so after all my investigation i am
convince,and i have decided to contact you,but if for any reason you find
this mail offensive,you can ignore it and please accept my appology,before
my late husband died he was a major oil tycoon here in london and he
deposited $5,000,000.00 ( Five Million US) in a company in Europe some
years ago,thats all i have left now,i need you to collect this funds and
distribute it yourself to charity So that when i die my soul can rest in
peace,the funds will be entirely in hands and management,i hope God gives
you the wisdom to touch very many lives that is my main concern.

30% of this money will be for your time and effort,while 70% goes to
charity.

I am presently undergoing medical attentions here in the hospital and since
last week i have willed out almost half of my
belongings to many poor house. All i ask from you is please accept to
Invest the money wisely for yourself and heir also do not forget to
supporting every less privilege close to you most especially my fellow
widows and by so doing my soul will be well pleased in the land of the
spirit.Listen very attentive,this message will be the final between us and
you cannot hear from me anymore because i am about to absolutely retire
from all luxury in this world.

Therefore contact me for more information :queenaberykeith@yahoo.co.uk

Goodluck forever and my regards to your beloved ones.

Best Wishes,
Queen Abery Keith

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