419 scam: Sarah James <amandass_p9@yahoo.co.jp> Beloved in Christ,

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",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)
- "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
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.
- amandass_p9@yahoo.co.jp (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Sarah James <amandass_p9@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:50:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Beloved in Christ,

Beloved in Christ,

I am Mrs. Sarah James an aging widow suffering from long time illness. I have some funds I inherited from my late husband, the sum of US$7,500,000.00 and I needed a very honest and God fearing Christian that will use the fund for God's work, I found your email address from the internet and decided to contact you. Please if you would be able to use the funds for the Lord's work, kindly reply for further details.

I pray above all other things that the almighty God will grant you the desired humility and honesty to faithfully receive my donation for the purpose of propagation of the kingdom of God and charitable activities.please reply to my alternative email address: amandass_p9@yahoo.co.jp
God bless you as you pray for me and other war victims. I look forward to your timely response.

Mrs. Sarah james

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