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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: "Maryam N Al- Sabah" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2019 07:24:59 -0700
Subject: Dear Beloved,


Dear Beloved,
I write today with great hope and expectations and i know this email will come to you by surprise, My name is Maryam Noor Al- Sabah, a Kuwait national. My husband late Kalil Al-Sabah and I lived in the United Kingdom till his deteriorating Health condition, at the request of his elder brother we brought him home since we are from the Kuwait Royal family. Unfortunately he passed away 9 months after we arrived Kuwait.

While he was sick i made a trip to the Bank After we liquidated all assets except for the house in Kuwait where i reside presently, and deposited $19.6 million usd at a foreign Bank in North America -we believe it is the safest place to keep the money, it was his dying wish that funds be used for investment and charity. I presently cannot leave Kuwait because I'm still mourning and I have my doubt about my Inlaws good will.

The money we left at the Bank was more imprtant to them than his health because they keep asking repeatedly how much did my husband leave and what bank is the funds deposited, even while he was sick they were more concerned about the money then his health. since I am a woman with no child and my movement here is restricted, I want to make sure if anything happens the money will be in safe hands and you will help us fulfill my husbands dying wish. I was introduced to a lawyer who I believe will help us facilitate the transfer of this funds and place you as beneficiary. I will be glad if you can send some of your personal details;

- Full Name, Age, House Address , Private Email and Personal Phone Number.

I am praying and I have absolute trust that this project will go well, I need your commitment and dedication for the benefit of others and the noble work which you're about to embark upon.
Trusting you will not fail me.
I will be expecting your urgent response.
Blessings
Madam Maryam N Al- Sabah

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