419 scam: Mrs Chimezie Chimu <chimeziechimu71@yahoo.com> FOR GOD SAKE, YOUR URGENT REPLY IS NEEDED..........

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "hundred thousand united state dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- ",500,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- chimeziechimu75@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Chimezie Chimu <chimeziechimu71@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Sep 2020 01:29:54 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: FOR GOD SAKE, YOUR URGENT REPLY IS NEEDED..........

Dear Friend,

Greetings In The Name Of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

I am EvangelistÂ Mrs.chimezie chimu widow to late Richard Williams Jim, I am 53 yrs old, I am now a new Christian convert, suffering from long time cancer of the breast, from all indication my condition is really deteriorating and it's quit obvious that I won't live more than two months, According to my doctors.

This is because the cancer stage has gotten to a very bad stage. My late husband was killed during the U.S raid against terrorism in Afghanistan, and during the period of our marriage we had a 23 yrs old son who died in an auto crash three years ago. My late husband was very wealthy and after his death I inherited all his business and wealth. The doctor has advice me that I may not live for more than few months(two month), so I now decided to divide the part of this wealth, to contribute to the development of the churches in Africa, America, Asia and also in Europe. I prayed over it.

I am willing to donate the sum of Twelve Million, Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars (USD$12,500,000.00) to the less privileged, widows, widowers and real churches. Please I want you to note that this fund is lying in a security company in Europe and upon my instruction, my attorney who is presently in Asia to distributing relief materials to the victims of the bomb blast in Hong Kong and even in some parts of India, will direct you on how to file in an application for the transfer of the money into your own private bank account in your name.

Lastly, I honestly pray that this money when transferred to you, will be used for the said purpose, because I have come to find out that wealth acquisition without Christ is vanity. May the Grace of our Lord Jesus, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family in Jesus name. amen.

I await your urgent reply. Please, kindly get back to me on my private E-mail address: chimeziechimu75@gmail.com if you are willing to help me to execute this devine charity project, please reply me immediately for further details and directive.

Yours In Christ.
Evangelist
Mrs chimezie chimu

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