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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 Edith Edward <toyeze610@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ellffy@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:25:48 +0100
Subject: GOOD NEWS

Mrs. Editht 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.
Edith Edwards (Benefactor

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