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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <milybrooks@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:23:56 +0100
Subject: Accept in good faith..

Good Day,

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 through this means. I actually got your email from your country's web email-directory. I do hope you listen with your heart as you read through my "Letter". 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 governed by greed, wickedness, hostility and hatred. People no longer feel safe dealing with close friends, relatives, neighbors and loved ones as trust are often betrayed by people you least expected.

I am Emily Leonie Brocksopp from the United Kingdom but I am now undergoing medical treatment for ovarian cancer in doctor's hospital in the Bahamas. I am married without a child. My Husband left Millions of Dollars, Shares, Properties and Companies. He died after a brief illness that lasted for two weeks. 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 favor of not replying this mail. I have learned not to view life from one perspective because life itself is very unpredictable. 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. 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 and the Doctors told me I have less than 6 months on mother earth. Some

I shall give you the full details about this project when I receive your reply. I will also issue a letter of authority, Power of Attorney and change of ownership that will empower you as the new beneficiary of this fund through my Lawyer in the United Kingdom. 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, soul and in truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another individual for this project. Please send your reply by email or fax if interested. eMail: milybrocksopp@ymail.com

Thanks and God bless.

Regards,
Mrs. Emily L. Brocksopp.

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