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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: "REV. JOHN TIMOTHY" <asif_2uk@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: rev.johntimothy@yahoo.com.tw
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 20:08:04 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: TAKE MY ADVISE:::::::::::::


Christ The King Roman Catholic Church

#78 Queens Drive, Liverpool,

Merseyside L15 6YQ London England.

Official church website: www.ctkandol.org/







Date: 7/8/2012







Sir/Madam







From Rev. Father John Timothy.







I am Reverend John Timothy a citizen of Campania in Italy, am 42 years
old and God fearing person, but due to my faithful Work in the Lord. I
was invited to a Conference in Europe (London England) for R.C.C.S (2012
Roman Catholic Conference Seminar/Programme) for 4 months. This
Programme was sponsored by Roman Catholic Churches all over the world to
help the MOTHERLESS BABIES HOMES, LESS PRIVILEGE, ORPHANAGE HOME
CENTRE.







The total Sum of ($50 Million Dollars) was map out from Roman Catholic
Churches world wide to share amongst the Roman Churches in the world for
Humanitarian work of God, But since we are unable to contact some Roman
Catholic Churches through E-mail and telephones or Official church
addresses, We decided to publish the Letter in the (Internet) to other
(Private Individuals, Churches, Company, Office's and Organization) Etc.
Who is Capable, Trust worthy and God fearing person who can assist to
receive the Fund in the name of the Church in your Country/Region.







After Due consultation meeting with the Roman Catholic Council of priest
in ROME and VATICAN CITY your country have been approve to receive the
sum of ($2.5 Million Dollars) Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
Only, in the Number File of 00/929/11 of your country. And every
necessary arrangement have been made regarding on the Transfer of the
money to you as Representative of your Country. Please don't ignore this
"Letter" because of your Religion or Believe, Because we are all
serving the same Almighty God.







Fill your personal information’s to me such as:







Your Full Name:



Your Address And Country:



Your Sex:



Your Age:



Your Occupation:



Your Cell phone Number:







As soon as i received your reply, i will direct you to the step of
receiving this fund into your bank account. Kindly reply to my private
e-mail address for more information: (rev.johntimothy@yahoo.com.tw)







Your Faithfully,



Rev. Father John Timothy



General Co-ordinator



(Roman Catholic Conference Seminar 2012).

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