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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: KATE MARTINS <katemartinss@outlook.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:35:40 -0600
Subject: CAN I TRUST YOU



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Mrs.Kate Martins
26 Kensington Ct, Glenella
QLD 4740, Australia

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in
Cooma, Australia I am married to Dr. Martins Walter who worked with
Australian Railway Commission for over a decade before
he died on 5th of July in the year 2006. We were married for fifteen
years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for
two weeks.Before his death he made a vow to use his wealth for the
down trodden and the less privileged in the society.Since his death I
decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my matrimonial home.
When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of £10 Million
(Ten Million Pounds sterling) in a Vault with a security/Finance House
in Australian .Presently,this money is still there. Recently, my Doctor
told me that I would not last for the next 150days due to cancer
problem. Though what disturbs me most is my cancer. Having known my
condition I decided to donate this fund to an individual or better
still a God fearing person who will utilize this money the way I am
going to instruct here in.
I want an individual that will use this fund to provide succor to the
poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those affected in
the Hurricane disaster.I understand that blessed is the hand that
giveth. I took this decision because I do not have any child that will
inherit this money and my husband relatives are not inclined to
helping poor persons and I do not want my husbands hard earned money
to be misused or spent in the manner in which my late husband did not
specify. I do not want a situation where this money will be used in an
ungodly manner, hence the reason for taking this bold decision. I am
not afraid of death hence I know where I am going as I know that I am
going to be in the bosom of the Almighty.
I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my
health, and because of the presence of my husbands relatives around me
always. I do not want them to know about this development.As soon as I
receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the
Security/Finance House in Syney. I will also issue you a letter of
authority that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this
fund,through my Lawyer. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness
is that I lived a life worthy of emulation and whosoever that wants to
serve the Almighty God, must serve him in spirit and also in
truth.Please always be prayerful all through your life.Any delay in
your reply will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this
same purpose.Please assure me that you will act according to my
specification herein. Hoping to hear from you.
Thank you and may the Almighty God bless you.
You may also Reply this Mail Directly to my Lawyer via the following
information:
Name: Barrister Eric Law Moore
E-mail: info.law.moore@activist.com
Yours sincerely,

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