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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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Fraud email example:

From: estherwills03@handbag.com
Reply-To: estherwills@fastermail.com
Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 12:49:45 -0700
Subject: GODDAY&GOD BLESS

tarawilly@yahoo.com



FROM MRS ESTHER.A.WILLIAMS
Abuja-Nigeria
E-mail:estherwills@fastermail.com


In Lordship. I am the above named person from Nigeria but
now undergoing medical treatment. I was married to
Dr.Roberts A.Williams who worked with Malaysia embassy in
ABIDJAN for nine years, before he died in the year 2003.
We were both married for eleven years without children.
He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four
days.

Before his death we were both very close as husband and
wife and since his death I decided not to re-marry. When
my late husband was alive he deposited
the sum of USD15,000,000.00 (FIFTEEN Million United States
Dollars) with a SECURITY COMPANY, I will send you details
as soon as you indicate your interest.

Recently my Doctor told me that I would not last for the
next Six months due to my cancer illness. Having known my
condition and believing the doctor I have decided to donate
this fund to avoid total loss to Less privilege, or
better still an individual that will utilize this money
the way I am going to in struct here in. I want interested
firm,or individual that will re ceive and use this money
to help, orphanages ,widows and propagating the word of God
and to ensure that the house of God is maintained.

Please do not fail to spread the funds across the globe
especially AFRICA as soon as you receive the money. it is
more
blessed to give than to receive. I took this decision
because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are fighting over the
properties and I don't want my husband's hard earned money
to be giving to greedy attitude. I don't want a situation
where this money will be used in an UNGODLY manner, hence
the reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid
of death since I am a good person.

I shall hold my peace. I don't need any telephone
communication in this regard because of my health, and
because of the presence of my husband's relatives around
me always. I don't want them to know about this
development. With God all things are possible. As soon as I
receive your reply I shall give you the contact
information of the security company and other details that
will enable you claim the funds.please i want you to be
aware that according to my attorney there are some
important document that will be required by the security
comany for the transfer this is where i will need
your little assistance before the fund can be
transfer/delivered
with the help of my attorney.
I will also issue you a letter of authority/Power of
Attorney that will make you the beneficiary of this fund.
I want you to always pray for me because the lord is my
shepherd.

My happiness is that I lived a life
of a worthy Christian. Whoever that wants to serve the GOD
must serve him
in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all
through your life.
I sent you this mail under severe pains. Any delay in your
reply will be detrimental. Please assure me that you will
act accordingly. Hoping to hear from you immediately.

PLEASE REPLY TO:estherwills@fastermail.com
Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.


Yours in Christ,
MRS.Esther.A.Williams







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