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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: "habibahassan7@zipmail.com.br" <habibahassan7@zipmail.com.br>
Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:56:10 -0300
Subject: AS-SALAM ALAIKUM

AS-SALAM ALAIKUM


I am mrs. Habiba Hassan from libya, I am married to Mr. Hassan who worked with one of the company here in United Kingdom London, for nine years . We were married  we have one Son Ibrahim by name  when there was civil war As a result of the political instability in our country libya,  my hasband went back to libya with Ibrahim for the sales of his property.and they was shot and killed by the rebel troupes fighting to take over the government of the country.When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of ( Two Million British Pounds Only) (£2.000,000 000 00) In A Bank Here in United Kingdom London. Presently,this money is still with the Bank here in London.Recently, My Doctor told me that I would not last for the next Eight months due to my cancer problem. Having known my condition (cancer of the lever and stroke) I am 57 years Old Woman.


I decided to donate this fund to an Imam or any faithful Islamic person th at will utilize this fund the way I am going to instruct herein. I want somebody that will use this fund according to my Late husbands dream to help the orphanages, widows,propagating the good news of Allah and to endeavor that the Mosque of Allah is maintained and to help less-privillaged people in our Islamic World.The Quoran made us to know that Blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I don't have any or child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Muslim's and I don't want my husband's efforts to be used against his will.I don't want in away where this money will be used in an ungodly way. This is why I am taking this decision to hand you over this Fund. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the hand of Allah, because he says in the Holy Quoran that he is going to fight my battle and I shall hold my peace.


I don't need any telephone communication in this regar d s because of my health hence the presence of my husband relatives around me always.I want you and the Mosque to always pray for me.My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Muslim Mom. Whoever that Wants to serve Allah must serve him in spirit and Truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life.Write back as soon as possible, Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another person for this the same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein.



i will be waiting for your Urgent relp  and Positive reponse  from you

mrs. Habiba Hassan

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