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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. Annabelle Michael" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrsannamichael1212@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 05:46:06 -0800
Subject: My Name is Mrs. Annabelle Michael,,,1

Dear Friend
 
My Name is  Mrs. Annabelle Michael, I have been doing God's work for
over 30yrs now, I am also the founder of grace life ministries
(Church); I am a dying woman who have decided to donate, all what I
have to you/church. I am 48 years old and I was diagnosed for cancer 2
years ago. Immediately after the death of my husband, who left me
everything he worked for.
 
The doctors just told me, I will not live longer than some weeks
because of my health, I decided to will/donate I labored for,i sold
off all our choice assets,landed properties and other valuable family
treasures and deposited the proceeds amounting to USD$10,000,000.00
(TEN MILLION DOLLARS ONLY) with First Inland Bank of Nigeria plc for
the good work of humanity and also to help the motherless,less
privilege and also for widows. I wish you the best and may the good
Lord bless you abundantly and please use the funds well and always
extend the good work to others. it is very important you forward to me
your information.
 
Your full name .....................
Contact address......................
Telephone numbers ...................
Your age ............................
Your  occupation ....................
 
Your information's is being requested because the LETTER OF
AUTHORIZATION that will enable the bank release and transfer the funds
to you, requires your correct information's. As soon as I hear from
you, I will send the power of Attorney to the bank and I will give you
the contact information of the bank account officer.
 
I don't know you. But I have been directed to do this by God
almighty.Thanks and God bless
 
Mrs. Annabelle Michael

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