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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 JANET EDWARDS <criminalinvestigationd@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrsjanetedwards01@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2021 17:03:13 +0100
Subject: URGENTLY REPLY BN

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Mrs. Janet Edwards.
42 Chandos Crescent,
Edgware HA8 6HL
Middlesex,
United Kingdom





Attention :

DONATION OF £20 MILLION


I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in
London, England. I am married to Dr. Richards Edwards who worked in
England for over a decade before he died on 5th of July in the
year 2012.

We were married for fifteen years without a child. He died after a
brief illness that lasted for two weeks. Before his death he made a
vow to use his wealth for the down trodden and the less privileged in
the society.

Since his death I decided not to re-marry or get a child outside my
matrimonial home. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum
of £20 Million with one Finance House. Presently, this money is still
with the Finance House.

Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next few
days or months due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke.

I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to
poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and widows and for propagating
peace in the universe.


Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for an
individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act
according to specification herein. Hoping to hear from you.

Thank you and May the Almighty God bless you.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Janet Edwards (Benefactor).

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