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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.CYNTHIA ROSE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <quicknotification01@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:55:42 -0600
Subject: RE:ACCEPT THIS MESSAGE IN GOOD FAITH & CONTACT MY ATTORNEY

 
Dearest Beloved:
 
 
My name is Mrs. Cynthia Rose, 52 yrs old widow. I got your contact information through a web directory. I have been inspired by God to donate my inheritance to you for the good work of God and charity purpose to help the motherless, less privileged and also for the assistance of the widows all over the world. I was diagnosed with cancer of lungs few years ago, immediately after the death of my husband who has left me everything he worked.
 
 
I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Lord, I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because I am 52 years old now but since my husband died I decided not to marry any man again till now and my husband's relatives are sometimes around me always. I don't want them to know about this development because they are unbelievers and I will not allow them to inherit this money for their own selfishness. I have come to find out that wealth acquisition without Jesus Christ is a vanity Please note that, this fund is deposited with a reputable bank and Security Firm.
 
 
My late husband was very wealthy and after his death, I inherited all his business and wealth. Based on the doctors reports that i might not live up to three months. My late husband family intentions is to allow me die in this condition because I do not have a child, this have made me source for a Godly person abroad who will make this claim of $18 Million dollars which is deposited in a reputable bank and security firm.
 
 
I decided to bequeath the sum of $18,000,000.00 to you. Please for onward processing of this fund kindly Contact my lawyer: Rogers David Moore with this specified email: legalmatters@barrister.solutions Inform him you are the recipient i have bequeathed $18,000,000.00 my personal reference number law/chamber/solicitors/ju/wn/ WILL/98390-012. I have also notified him that I am bequeathing that amount to you by my personal decision. I will appreciate your utmost confidentiality in this matter until the task is accomplished as I don't want anything that will jeopardize my last wish.
 
 
Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein. Hoping to receive your reply and remain blessed in the Lord.
 
 
Warmest Regards,
 
 
Mrs. Cynthia Rose.
 
 

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