419 scam: Kelly Rowland <kellyrowlandkelly@gmail.com> DONATION.

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million dollars" (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)
- ",000,000" (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: Kelly Rowland <kellyrowlandkelly@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2016 01:43:44 -0700
Subject: DONATION.

Dear In Christ,

It is a privileged to be a servant of God and I am happy to have you as a
brother in Christ.I have prayed over my relationship with you and God have
instructed me to trust you.

Like I told you,I am a Prophet of MOUNT ZION SPIRITUAL TEMPLE,a Great Man
of God with the gift of Prayers and instant Answer Prayers.For Healing of
any kind of Sickness and Diseases.And Deliverance from the Power of Evil
Spirit.

I have the intention of coming to set up my missionary job in your
country.I prayed for Mrs Juliet Gikuyu and she was healed of Cancer.Now she
want to donate money for me to start my missionary work.According to
her,the money she intend to donate is Two Million Dollars($2,000,000
USD).The Money is in cash deposited with a Finance Security Company.She has
given me the details of the deposit.

Please I want you to help receive the money before I come over.I will
compensate you for assisting me.If you are interested I will proceed with
the arrangement.

God Bless you.

Prophet Kelly Rowland.

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