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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" <info@live.com>
Reply-To: mr.georgealmond@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2014 05:07:16 -0600
Subject: My Dearest beloved in christ,

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 oil 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.. This fund
can also be used to help those that are affected in recent weather damage
in North Texas and Central Oklahoma, japan and every part of the world.

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: mr.georgealmond@gmail.com

Thank you and may the Almighty God bless you.
Mr. George Almond

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