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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-Ann cooper <anncooper99faith@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2023 16:33:52 -0700
Subject: From Mrs. Anna Cooper,

Hello Dear, Brother

I am Mrs. Anna Cooper , a widow to the late Dr. Andrew Cooper from Zimbabwe
.presently residing in South Africa. I am 54 years old and presently
suffering from Leukemia.

My health has gotten worse and just two weeks ago my doctor informed
me that my condition has reached a critical stage, and that I have
just seven months left. This confirmation from my doctor was and still
is devastating news; it is hard to know that it’s just a little time
left to live here.

My late husband was a contractor and a business man in South Africa,
Zimbabwe, and Angola and in several European countries.And cement
company in Kanya, He died in a plane crash while on a business trip
and during the period of our marriage we could not bear any child. My
late husband was very wealthy and after his death, I inherited all his
businesses and wealth which is under my control

After my doctor’s medical pronunciation that I have just few months to
live, I decided to goes into prayer and festering before making
contact to whoever my spirit direct me that can help me to recover
my life. i will distribute my wealth to the less privileges with the
fear of God and i will handle all the wealth to his control as next of
kin

My late husband, a businessman, made lots of wealth before his death.
, this is my last wish. I selected you after searching a few websites;
I prayed and was led to you. I am willing to hand in my cash the sum
of four hundred million United States of America dollars (USD400,
000.000.00) to your care.
.
And whoever can help me recover good health, I am willing to make
him or her join venture to my estate if my life can be secure by
he or her effort
.i pray my good spirit will direct you to be my helper as I have
realized that this world is upon vanity upon vanity ,
.hopefully to hear from you soon

Regards

Mrs. Anna Cooper,

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