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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: "Mr. George Almond" <georgealmond@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: george_almond12@hotmail.com
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:43:46 -0500
Subject:



Dear Friend,

I hope this mail gets to you in the best frame of mind. I am sorry if
I am intruding into your privacy by contacting you since we do not
know each other physically. The fact is that I have been directed by
the spirit of humanity to you hoping you will be fair enough to
respond to this task that I shall be putting forward to you. As you
rightly know, our today's world is govern by greed,
wickedness,hostility and hatred. People no longer feel safe dealing
with close friends,relatives, neighbours and loved ones and trust are
often betrayed by people you least expected. I am sorry for not
introducing myself to you before now. I am Mr. George Almond from
London, England. But now undergoing medical treatment in London,
England. I worked with British Drilling Corporation East London for
over a decade I married for fifteen years without a child. my wife
died after a brief illness that lasted for two month I do not fancy
racial discrimination and am not a religious fanatic so if you are one
of those that thinks his or her religion or race is superior to that
of other persons, please do me the favour of not replying this mail. I
have spent 79 good years in this world and have witness the beautiful
and ugly sides of life. I have learnt not to view life from one
perspective because life itself is very unpredicatble. My reason for
contacting you is to combine our ideas and dedication to touch the
lives of the less-privilege in some part of the world so that a good
name and legacy would be left after our time on earth.

I am actually in the hospital sending this mail to you as I have
experienced one trauma after the other. Medical experts have informed
me I might never live to survive this ailment that has plagued the
last few years of my life. This is because this deadly ailment has
affected my vital organs. Somehow,Since the doctor had confirmed my
situation that I will not live long I have decided to give out my
money to the poor. Deposited the sum of £33 Million(thirty three
Million Pounds)with my Bank.
Presently, this money is still there. I now feel safer dealing with
strangers than people I know due to constant betrayals I have received
from loved ones. Nowadays, only few people think about assisting
orphanage homes and other charity organisations around the world due
to self-centredness. The rich are getting richer at the expense of the
poor. Please respond to this mail as soon as you finish reading to let
me know your opinion about assisting the less-privilege and if you
have given it a thought to help them one way or the other. I have a
dream to share with you and I hope and pray I am communicating with
the right person. with God all things are possible. As soon as I
receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Bank. I will
also issue them a letter of authority and change of ownership
certificate,that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this
fund,through my Lawyer. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness
is that I lived a life worthy of emulation.

Whosoever that wants to serve the Almighty must serve him with all his
heart and mind and soul and also in truth. Please always be prayerful
all through your life.Any delay in your reply will give me room in
sourcing for an individual for this same purpose. Please assure me
that you will act according to my specification here in.

Hoping to hear from you at my private email: george_almond12@hotmail.com

Thank you and may the Almighty God bless you.


Mr. George Almond

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