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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: Mariam Musa <soeur.mariammusa01@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrs.mariammusa01@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:19:28 +0100 (BST)
Subject: ASSALAMNALEIKUM!!




Dear beloved in Allah,

We are one in God, religion does not matter in a situation like this as the almighty has directed me to you and i  know that you may be surprised to receive this unsolicited mailas it may appear to be and I have not considered this medium to be the bestmanner to approach you as my doctor has warned me to avoid telephoneconversation due to the present condition of health and for the fact theinternet has been greatly abused over the recent years. But unfortunately therecould be no other best means than the Email so please bear with me.


I am Mrs. Mari am Nasser Musa Habib a citizen of Egypt but currently residingin Cote d’Ivoire, the economic capital of Cote d’Ivoire where I am undergoingmedical treatment in hospital now. I was married to Late Nasser Musa Habib anoil explorer in Kuwait and Angola for twelve years before he died in 2010.Presently am battling with Cancer and Fibroid. My Doctor has just informed methat I have only 1 month to live. I'm not afraid of death hence I know whereI'm going. I know I'll be in the bosom of Almighty Allah, the most merciful. Asstated in the Holy  Coranti (SurathYasin)

Having known this, I decided to donate my deposits 3.5M which I deposited insuspense account custody with a Bank here to a charity/orphanage home andwidows or devoted God fearing individual like you that will utilize this moneythe way I am going to instruct him for the glory of almighty Allah. So as toenable me give reference to my lawyer concerning you. My lawyer would be theone to arrange every document needed including MY WILL and the change ofownership for the transfer to you as my newly appointed beneficiary

No 1, Your name
No 2, Your address
No 3, Your direct phone contact
No 4, Your occupation and Age

Once I receive your positive reply, I will then forward your details to myLawyer for further directives on what to do and how to go about fulfill thisproject to manifestation for the glory of almighty Allah. Please, pray for meto recover as your prayers will go a long way in uplifting my spirit. Delay inyour reply will give room in sourcing for an organization or a devotedIndividual for this same purpose. I took this decision because I don’t have anychild that will inherit this money and my husband’s relatives are into radicalorganization and I don’t want a situation where this money will be used in anunholy manner .promise me that that you are going to use 80% for charity and20% for your effort and time. I don’t need any telephone communication in thisregard because of my present health condition, more especially, my latehusband’s relatives around me always.

Remain blessed,
Mrs. Mariam Nasser Musa Habib

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