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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 Sophia anthony" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sophiaanthony1011@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:59:29 -0400
Subject: AN URGENT SUTUATION REQUIRES YOUR ATTENTION

How are you doing today

I am Mrs. Sophia Anthony 65 years old from Athens,I've been into oil exploring in Kuwait and Angola for 18 years before i was struck by my present condition, but currently residing in Paris where I'm receiving treatment,I will be indebted to you if you can help me actualize one last dream of mine. I Lost my husband 4yrs ago to this same sickness, We were married for twelve years but the lord was yet to bless us with children, he died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Since his death I too have been battling with blood Cancer.

Anyway this is why i need you, I have an Estate worth £12 Million GBP with a bank in the United Kingdom. My doctor was nice and honest enough to tell me i have a limited time to live due to this ailment,Don't worry i know i will be resting in peace with my heavenly father.

Having known my condition I decided to donate this money to a devoted (God) fearing individual that will utilize this funds appropriately but not without benefit to the individual as well. I want this individual (God) fearing person to use this funds in all sincerity to fund a charity homes (motherless homes), orphanages, and widows. I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this funds and my family relatives are into radical organization and I don't want a situation where by this funds will be used in an unholy manner if you know what i mean? Hence the reasons for this bold decision. Although we are knowing each other for the very first time I do believe our heavenly father directed you to me as you may be wondering how i got your contact email and why i have contacted you to help me in this regards. Well i want you to know that immediately I heard the news from my doctor that I have limited time to live, I notified my attorney to help me look for a worthy person, i don't know h


I won't be needing any telephone communication in this regard as my health condition which has seriously affected my speech i hope you understand? And also because of the presence of my family relatives around me always, I don't want them to know about this development between you and i, as soon as I receive your reply I shall give you further directives about actualizing this project, any delay in your reply will give room in sourcing for another devoted Individual for this same purpose.

I can Only hope to hear back from you but if not remain blessed and i wish you success in all your future endeavors,

Sincerely,
Mrs. Sophia Anthony.

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