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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.Linda Zackie" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <lindazackie@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:39:52 -0700
Subject: Mrs.Linda Zackie (Very Urgent)

Hello,
My Name is Mrs.Linda Zackie Naabeel, widow to late Dr. Zackie Naabeel .
former owner of Petroleum & Gas firm, in Kuwait. I am
suffering from long time Cancer of the breast.
>From all indications my condition is really deteriorating and it's
quite obvious that I won't live more than 3 months according to my
doctor. This is because the cancer stage has gotten to a very bad
stage.
I don't want your pity but I need your trust and Sincerity. My late husband died
early last year from Heart attack, and during the period of our
marriage we couldn't produce any child. My late husband was very
wealthy and after his death, I inherited all his businesses and wealth.
The doctor has advised me that I will not live for more than 3
months ,so I have now decided to spread all my wealth, to contribute
mainly to the development of research and charity in,
America,Asia ,Africa and Europe.
Before my late husband died he was major oil tycoon in Kuwait and (Six Million
Dollars)was deposited in a bank four years ago, that's all I have left now,
I need you to contact the manager of the bank and collect this funds and distribute it yourself to charity organizations.
so that when I die my soul can rest in peace.
I hope God gives you the wisdom to touch very many lives that is my main concern. Remember 40% of this money will be for you, while 60% goes to charity organization and orphanages .
 
Am sorry if you are embarrassed by my message, but if for any reason you find this mail offensive, you can ignore it and please accept my apology.
But if you are trustworthy and willing to help me reach the charity organization,
then kindly reply me, and also give me the below details to enable us
proceed. please i want you to assure me that you will not betray the trust i have on you.
1. Full name :
2. Address :
3. Telephone N°
4. Occupation
God bless you
Mrs.Linda Zackie Naabeel

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