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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: "Susan Conred" <office@kakado-mm.com>
Reply-To: susanconred16@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:06:23 -0800
Subject: I NEED YOUR HELP.

My Dearest one,

I know it will be a great surprise to you reading from me today but consider this as a divine intervention as a man of God explained to my understanding. My name is Mrs. Susan Conred, I am 53 Years old and lived in New York City United States of America. I want to entrust a huge amount of money in your care, but before we proceed further I want you to know the reasons for my actions.

I had a Joint business with my Late Husband who died in November 5th 2011 in an Auto Car accident alongside my only lovely Daughter while they were traveling to meet me on my birthday. I will never forget that day as I felt the world has come to an end but my Christian Faith with the Help of my Pastor I was able to live again.

As a good business inclined woman, I managed my late husband's investments until my present Medical Condition developed. Last year I experience restlessness and sleepless nights so my Doctor sent me on a general Medical Checkup which I was finally diagnosed to have cancer of the Lungs. Since I was not able to manage my multiple Investments anymore, my late husband’s brother wanted me dead so that he will inherit all my wealth I suffered to build against my will.

As a Christian I rather donate my money to the less privilege, orphanage homes and the Church than allowing wicked people to take all when I die. I deposited the total of US$8,500.000.00 (Eight million Five hundred thousand united states dollars) to Emirates NBD BANK UAE. The Doctors says that I will die soon as my health is now critical, I cannot travel now or utilize the money so I will like you to help me Claim the Money at the Emirates NBD BANK Vault and use it to change the lives of the less privileged in the society.

I am writing this letter to you because my inner most spirit revealed to me that you can help, use my money for the work of Humanity and to assist the less privileged in the society, motherless baby homes/orphanages, Widows. I know that my story will sadden your heart but my new found life has made me understand that even if we die in this physical flesh, what matters is life after death.

I want you to ensure me that you will use the money in helping the less privileged and orphanage homes, because I grew up in an orphanage too. I will let you know how to reach Bank and information on how to proceed with the fund transfer processing, as soon as I have your word and promise not to betray my trust. May you be blessed, as you take part in assisting the less privileged ones. Attached to this email is my pictures to enable you know whom you are dealing with and also understand my present condition.

I await your response as soon as possible through my direct email address for more details: susanconred16@gmail.com

Best Regards
Mrs. Susan Conred

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