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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: "Stella Nelson" <geaogr56@geaogroup.net>
Reply-To: stellanelson713@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 21:43:50 +0300
Subject: VIRTUAL KISS.

Hi,


For you to know who i am, I thought I would tell you my true life story,
and if you are not comfortable with me. Please kindly discontinue with me.
My name is Stella Nelson. I am 34 years old, single and never married. I
am a South African. I lost my Dad when i was 16 years old in car accident.
After the death of my Dad, my Mom brought me here in Cape Town. And we
lived with her Brother who is working with the South African Port
Authority. My Mom passed away on the 1st November 2015, being Sunday, she
died of Malaria Parasite. After her death, my Uncle started harassing me
sexually, until one night. A day i will never forget in my life (23rd Dec
2015, being Wednesday) on that very night, my Uncle walked into my room
and forcefully slept with me. It was a very bad experience, i ever had in
my life!


In the next morning, i ran to a Church and met the Pastor. I explained to
him all that happened to me, and he prayed for me. Since that very day
till date, i am staying here in the Church Quarters, and am working in the
Church as an Usher. Hoping and believing that Almighty God will grant me
my heart desire. I am romantic, I am not a person that likes pushy people
around me, and I usually try to find a way out of the situation
graciously. I am not a violent person, in fact I'm am a very laid back
individual with lots of patience towards my fellow being. I like to be
funny, I hate violence, especially towards a weaker person. I respect my
fellow beings and their opinions. I hate dishonesty.


One thing i do not like much is people that say one thing and then not do
it without a call or apology when the cancel out. I find it to be a total
lack of respect for the other person. Like you, I wake up happy and
content with my life, and try to keep smiling all day. It's good for the
soul I don't believe things just happen by chance, God has a purpose and
plan for our lives,that is what I can think of in a short time. I hope
that gives a better impression about the person who I am. Please be
genuine, I have been told that I am a very good listener and I am more
than capable of keeping a secret and being discreet. Thank you for taking
the time to read this message it is very kind of you to do.


Please be honest and trustworthy as I cannot stand someone who is fake. If
you would like send me a message and let's see what happens. If this seems
a good match for you, e-mail me back and learn more about each other, and
i will as well reply with my pictures. Tell me a little about yourself if
you do decide through my email address; stellanelson021@yahoo.ca


Sincerely,
Stella







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