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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: Christina Estrada <amina.terfas2@aol.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2018 00:01:35 -0400
Subject: Acceptance Of My Funds Donation for Charity


My Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am writing this message from my hospital bed, I am Mrs. Christina Estrada; I'm 45 yrs old, from United Kingdom (UK) I was married to Late Dr. Walid Juffali, who has died aged of 61yrs, He was the chairman of E. A. Juffali and Brothers, one of Saudi Arabia's largest companies. I loves to help others and provide donations for raffles or auctions for Orphanage, schools, churches, and non-profit organizations.


Meanwhile, I am contacting you based on my health critical condition, which i have been sufferings from diagnosed with Breast Cancer. On March 14th I was told my Doctor that I have only some time to live because of the stage of my cancer problem. Having known my condition, I decided to donate some funds to Charity Organizations or Christian individuals to support the Orphans, Motherless Babies, Less privileged and free Medical & Medicine to Poor People's around the World.


I am willing and ready to donate the sum of Twenty Million British Pounds Only (£20,000.000.00 GBP) to Charity Organizations to support the Orphans, Motherless Babies, Less privileged and free Medical & Medicine to Poor People's around the World. Please all I need is your sincerity to handle this Godly project accordingly.


The Bible made us to understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I want you to take 25%( Percent) of the total fund for your personal use While 75%( percent) will go for the charity work. I took this decision to donate this fund because I grew up as an Orphan.


Please make sure you reply me urgently because by next week i am flying to Switzerland for surgery. I will give you more information on how the fund
will be transfer from my bank to your bank account over there in your country.

Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.
I am waiting for your urgent reply.
Best regards,
Ms. Christina Estrada
I am waiting for your urgent respond to my private E-mail: estradachristina552@gmail.com

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