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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: Mrs Mary Jeffrey <cardatmservice@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: Mrs Mary Jeffrey <mrsmaryjeffrey888@barid.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:46:55 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Your Attention Towards This Nootice!


 Dearest in favoured of,
I am Mrs. Mary Jeffrey. I am married to late Mr.James Jeffrey, who
worked with Libyan Embassy in United State for Twenty-Six years before
he move to Libyan on war against terrorism and removal of President  
Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi,he meet his death in the year
2011 at the noble war against terrorism. We were married for Eighteen
years with a daughter (Hannah) who later died in a motor accident.
Before the untimely death of my husband, we are a happy Christians
family. Since after his death I decided not to remarry or get a
child outside my matrimonial home, which is against my faith.When
my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of (US$6.5M)(six
Million, Five hundred Thousand United States Dollar)with one Bank
at UK.

This money is still with the bank at UK,` Recently, following my
ill health, my Doctor told me that I may not last for the next eight
months due to my cancer problem. The one that disturbs me most is my
stroke sickness. Having known my condition I decided to donate this
fund to a Christian organization (Church) that will utilize this money
the way I am going to instruct herein, according to the desire of my
late husband before his death. I want this fund to be used in Christian
Activities like,Orphanages,Christian schools,& Churches on propagating
the Handicaps in the world and to endeavor that the house of the Needs is
maintained. I have a maiden who helps me in domestic  work though I pay her
monthly, I told her about this fund but she don`t have any legal right to it.

I stand on word which says that "Blessed is the hand that give" I took
this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money
and my husband relatives treated me wickedly before, I don't want my
husband's efforts to be used by them. I don't want a situation where
this money will be used in an ungodly way.This is why I am taking this
decision.I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going.I know
that I am going to be in the bosom of the peace.I don't need any telephone
communication in this regard because of my health hence the presence of
my husband's relatives around me always.
I don't want them to know about this development. As soon as I receive your
reply I shall give you the contact of the bank in charge in London. I will
also issue you the documents that will prove you the present beneficiary of
this fund. I want you and the Church to always pray for me because the lord
is my shepherd.My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian.
Whoever that Wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and Truth.
Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply
will give me room in sourcing another Church for this same purpose. Please
assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein.Hoping to receive
your reply.
Peace and remain blessed.
email me on mrsmaryjeffrey888@barid.com
Yours,
Mrs.Mary Jeffrey.

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