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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.Amanda Johnson" <foreignoperationsdeptcbn.fmf@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrs.amanda_johnson88@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2018 18:13:23 +0100
Subject: Letter of intent

Dear beloved in Christ,

I do sincerely apologies for my intrusion of your privacy. However, I
have serious concern with which I believe you might be of help and for
this reason, I can not but reach out to someone.

My name is Dr Mrs.Amanda Johnson I am 79 years old a citizen of
United State of America I was married to Late Mr. Gene Johnson a
British citizen but died 20 years ego living his only son Alan and I
in this world as if that is not enough 5 years ego I lost my only
beloved son Alan with his wife and children in a plan crash on a
business trip in Tanzania Africa. The entire family was gone leaving
only me behind.

I am now a new Christian convert, suffering from long time Pancreatic
Cancer and decided to serve mankind to the best of my ability. Since
my only lovely son death, I have lived with the memories, fighting
effortlessly to live normal life but all to no avail. I suffered
mentally and psychologically and shortly was diagnosed of Pancreatic
Cancer. I lived with the scourge praying earnestly for divine
intervention. Just few weeks ago, the doctor informed me that I don't
have much time to live which I was so shocked. I accepted the news in
good fate. Brethren, it is in this regard that I write to you, having
sourced your address from a database on my late son's internet dozier
after fervent prayers.

Before my son died, he deposited a sum of [Two Million, Five Hundred
Thousand United States Dollars Only] with a bank in Africa I have
wholeheartedly decided to donate this fund to any devoted Believer or
organization and to achieve this, I need an individual that will
utilize this funds apherently for these purposes.

1: For the sick, less-privileged
2: For the Widows and the motherless babies e.t.c
3: Orphanage or Charity Home

They are the desires of my heart; hence my decision as I have lost my
husband, son and grand children and no family member is left to take
over this inheritance.

Please, understand that I am not doing this because of fear of death
as I am certain where my place already is. At this point, friends and
well wishers are all clampered around me as I sojourn in my sick bed
and are unaware of my plight, hence I will not be able to make an open
conversation.

When I receive your response, I will direct you at once to the bank
and all I need from you is Truthfulness, Honesty and Sincerity
assuring me that you can in all honesty and obedience utilize the
funds for the purpose with which it is meant. In any a case, a quick
response from you will be highly appreciated as Iam already on a
count-down and may not have ample time to finalize the procedures.

Any delay in response may compel me to source for other measures or
perhaps choose the alternative which I will not be happy to. Please,
do not see this as a strange possibility or an unbelievable
opportunity to make wealth, rather see this as a rare chance to assist
the less privileged in truth and in spirit with a substance.

I await your immediate response.

Thank you and Bless You richly!

Yours Sincerely
Dr Mrs.Amanda Johnson

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