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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. Adelheit Burhan" <burhan@mail.com>
Reply-To: mrs.adelheitburhan1@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 01:03:28 +0900
Subject: Dearly Beloved Friend!

Mrs. Adelheit Burhan
29 Covent Garden,
Miso Camden, London,
WC2B 5QF, England.

Dear Beloved,

As you read this Message, I don't want you to feel sorry for me, I do believe everyone will pass away one
day. I am sending you this mail with great sorrow in my heart. My Names are Mrs. Adelheit Basil Burhan, I
have been suffering from cancerous ailment for some time now, I was once married to Basil Burhan an Arabian
who in person is late now. My Late husband was into private practice all his life before his death. Our life
together as man and wife lasted for three decades without a child. My late husband died after a protracted
illness. Before his death, we made vow to uplift the down-trodden and the less-privileged individuals as he
had passion for persons who cannot help themselves due to physical disability or financial predicament. I can
adduce this to the fact that he needed a Child from this relationship, which never came.

During his life time, he made some huge amount of deposits which were derived from his vast estates and
investment in capital market with one of the leading banks in Europe Which still lies there right now.
Recently my Doctor made known to me that I have limited days to live due to the cancerous illness which I am
suffering from till this present stage.

Though what bothers me most is the stroke that I have in addition to the cancer. With this hard reality that
has befallen my family and I, I have decided to donate this fund to you and want you to use this gift which
comes from my husband's effort to fund the upkeep of widows, widowers, orphans, destitute, the down-trodden,
physically challenged children, barren-women and persons who prove to be genuinely handicapped financially.

It is often said that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I do not have any child
that will inherit this wealth. My husband's relatives are bourgeois and very wealthy persons and I do not
want my husband's hard earned money to be misused or invested into ill perceived ventures. I do not want a
situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner, hence the reason for taking this bold decision.
I am not afraid of death hence I know where my soul belongs. I know that I am going to be with the Almighty
when I eventually pass on.

The Almighty will fight my case and I shall hold my peace. I do not need any telephone communication in this
regard due to my deteriorating health and because of the presence of my husband's relatives around me, I do
not want them to know about this development. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you more details
regarding the estimated fund and I would want you to carry out this assignment and how I will compensate you
for your assistance. Please always be prayerful as you live on.

Please assure me that you will act just as I have stated herein. Hope to hear from you soon and God bless you
and members of your family. Always reach me through my Alternative Email Address:
mrs.adelheitburhan1@yahoo.com.hk

Yours Faithfully in Christ,
Mrs. Adelheit Burhan

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