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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: Email Support <dnkundah.igara@ugatea.com>
Reply-To: harryebert101@gmail.com
Date: 21 Mar 2019 18:11:43 -0400
Subject: 3.30.2019

Hi,

I am Sandra Sangunsky,  wife of Late Mr. David Sagunsky of Pennsylvania, United States. 


Do not be dismayed on how i reached you, I was able to get to you through the aid of a contact expo on Google,  on the course of my search for a sincere individual who will handle my funds, as i have been touched by God to donate from what i have inherited from my Late Husband


I have lived all my life with great faith in God, with no children. Now I am getting old and suffering from pancreatic cancer, and the most painful is, 3 weeks ago my doctor told me that I will not live more than 1 month, if there is no positive improvement on my next medical operation. as i will be undergoing an operation in London, which my doctor also told me that i may not survive it, due to my excessive health deterioration.


I actually contacted you because several years ago my Late Husband made an Insured Investment Deposit with a Real Estate Company in Canada, which currently has a Sum Statement of (Seven Million, Eight Hundred & Forty Five Thousand United States Dollars).


Through a series of prayers and divine directives, I have chosen to send you this money, because it was among the last wish of my Late Husband to dispose this funds on charity purposes. rather than allowing our relatives using this funds in an ungodly manner. as it has been our passion to help the poor.


Now i want you to use 70 % of this money in running a charity organization, to help  the orphans and the less privileged people in your country, and then keep 30 % for yourself and your family.


I have already informed my lawyer about my decision in WILLING this fund to a reliable individual. so you have to note that my lawyer will provide every necessary document that is required to get the money successfully to you, without any problems with your bank or government. therefore, you do not have any reason to panic.


Be informed that my lawyer will set up a panel that will often investigate how you implement 70 % of this funds for the project, as soon as you receive it


I know this is not a very easy task, but if you can do this work of love; do not hesitate to inform me.  and i beg you in the name of the almighty and for the sake of love, to use the funds wisely according to the instructions.  so that the almighty  will continue to bless you and your entire family.


Yours Sincerely
Mrs. Nicole

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