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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Kathleen Maureen Ore" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <kathleen.maureen432134@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2017 05:36:52 -0700
Subject: Please read and get back to me.

Hello,

I'm sorry, I can not call or receive calls at this time, due to the nature of security here in my country Syria but I'll make time and call with a line of insurance in case of need arises. My biggest priority of contacting you is to propose a business that requires immediate and rapid implementation. I am willing to give you all the necessary information about me once trust is established between us.

Please read and get back to me. But remember that it will benefit you in all ramifications.


I'm Mrs. Kathleen Maureen Ore wife of Engr. Matson Ore, Syria industrial and a member of a Syrian businessman killing Damascus.After Council my husband, my family is under threat from President Bashar al-Assad because my husband decided to support and be a democratic government in Syria, this is true. that was the reason why they killed my husband.


Due to the current president Bashar Al-Assad protests in the country many families are running for their dear lives as soldiers are killing civilians women and children. I want to bring to your notice that I have in my possession the sum of ($ 20.5 million) in my possession $20,500,000. This is money that my husband and I have saved my life as an industrialist and he have it in our home stored before he was killed, And to put money in a bank now is a very big risk in a country like ours.


I have secured this money in a box and having consulted an envoy here in Damascus Who here will help me in my box movement outside Syria for safe keeping and possible investment. That's why I'm in need of a trust and reliable worthy person, who will receive the box, protect and protect it until my arrival which should be brief. I take this opportunity, because I have no other alternative purpose to trust somebody. I have lost all my relatives in the war, now with no brother and sister, so I can not risk my life here, in order to avoid my family lineage.


As a woman since my husband is dead all I have is my daughter and son.They deserve a decent life as I want them to grow up in a peaceful environment. I'll move to your country with my family and invest the money in Compliance with the law, your advice and help. We can work
together and achieve a better future for our families.



For this reason, i am in need of a trustworthy person who will contact the bank on my behalf as my relative, and also protect the funds until my arrival which should be soon. I take this opportunity because I have no alternative and other purpose to trust someone.

I will appreciate if you reply me so that i can explain further....You can contact me on my email: kathleen.maureen432134@gmail.com


Yours in faithfully,
Mrs. Kathleen Maureen Ore

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