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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: Amanda Johnson <johnsonamanda313@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: Amanda Johnson <mrs.amanda_johnson88@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 19:32:14 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Please Read And Respond




Dear beloved in Christ,

I do sincerely apologies for my intrusion of your privacy. However, I have a 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 Mrs. Amanda Johnson I am 79 years old a citizen of United State of America I was married to Late Mr. Gene Taylor a British citizen but died 20 years ago living his only son Alan and I in this world as if that is not enough 5 years ago I lost my only beloved son Alan with his wife and children in a plane 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 a normal life but all to no avail. I suffered mentally and psychologically and shortly was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. I lived with the scourge praying earnestly for divine intervention. Just a 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 Security and finance farm 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 apparently for these purposes.

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

They are the desires of my heart; hence my decision as I have lost my husband, son and grandchildren 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 clambered 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 I'm 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. Amanda Johnson

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