419 scam: "!!Ms. Patricia Aka" <akapatricia44@gmail.com> Dearest in the lord

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- patriciaaka7@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "!!Ms. Patricia Aka" <akapatricia44@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2022 11:57:17 +0000
Subject: Dearest in the lord

Dearest in the lord

I'm 68 years old woman suffering from prolonged cancer of the breast,
from all medical indications my condition has really deteriorated and
it's obvious that it is getting out of control owing to the rapid
growth and pain that accrues to it.

My husband died a few years back and our long years of marriage were
not blessed with any child, after his death I inherited all his
wealth.

I come to you after praying over it, I am willing to donate the sum of
US$3.2 Million to help the poor, needy,and less privileged among your
congregations/society.

Please note that this money is deposited in a bank where my husband
worked. I will appreciate it if you will give attention to my request
for propagation of the kingdom message, i will provide you with more
details on how to proceed.

Thanks,
Mrs. Patricia Aka
You can contact me : patriciaaka7@hotmail.com

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