419 scam: "Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin" <david@twtelecom.com.br> HUMANITARIAN GIFT FROM A DYING CANCER WOMAN

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- ",500,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin" <david@twtelecom.com.br>
Reply-To: barristerjefricchambers@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:53:20 -0200
Subject: HUMANITARIAN GIFT FROM A DYING CANCER WOMAN

Dearest

Greetings Iâ€™m Mrs.Elizabeth Franklin the widow of late Mr.Edward Franklin, Iâ€™m 63 years of Age.I was diagnosised of breast cancer with the prolonged suffering of the aggressive and continuous torture of pains, from all medical indications my Condition has really deteriorated and itâ€™s pretty obvious that i may not live for more than six months owning to the rapid Growth by Stage 1, Grade 2 and the excruciating pain that accrues to it.

My husband was killed during the Gulf War, and our long years of marriage was not blessed with children. My husband was very wealthy and After his death I inherited all his business and funds. My doctor has diagnosed and told me privately what i Should expect, building my spirit for the inevitable. He says i may not last for more than six months, based on this i have
Taken the decision to share part of my funds and wealth in contribution to the well being of the less privileged in our Society with major focus on the poor, needy and victims of war and HIV/AIDS patients.

I selected you after visiting the website having prayed over it, I am willing to donate the sum of $10,500,000USD for your Work in carrying out this humanitarian operation successfully in my behalf. Please note that this fund is deposited in a Security Company in the country where my husband worked, my lawyer will file the application and make all necessary arrangement for the release of this money in your designated name and informationâ€™s, after my applications and instructions.

Finally i honestly employ you to make sure that these funds are put to use only for this purpose, a good one you can agree With me, and remember these are the demands of a dying woman. I now realize that wealth without life is vanity and non-Sense. Always remember that and choose to do a good work that will speak well after your dead.

May the grace and blessings of God be and remain with you.

I shall be waiting for your response.
Yours Faithfully,
Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin

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