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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: ross_davis@terra.com.mx
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2004 14:16:45 +0100
Subject: CONSIDER MY REQUEST IF YOU CAN BEE TRUST

Dear Beloved in Christ
From Ross Davis

I am the above named person from Malaysia. I am married to late James Jawad
Davis of blessed memory who worked with Malaysia embassy in South africa
for twelve years before he died in the year 2000. We are married for eleven
years without a child; he died after a brief illness that lasted for only
four days. Before his death we were both devoted Christians. Since his death
I too have been battling with both cancer and fibroid problem.

When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of ($45.5Million
U.S.Dollars only) with a security company firm in Europe. Recently, my doctor
told me
that I would not last for the next three months due to cancer problem.Though
what disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition I
decided to donate this fund to either a charity organization, devoted
Christian individual or God fearing person that will utilize this money
the way I
am going to instructs here in. I want an organization,individuals or
God-fearing persons to use this money with all sincerity to fund churches,orphanages,
widows and also propagating the word of God miracle.

The Word of God emphasizes so much on God benevolence and this I took this
decision because I don?t have any child that will inherit this money and
my husband relatives are not God fearing and I don?t want a situation
where this money will be used in an unholy manner. Hence the
reasons for taking this bold decision. I know that after death I will be
with God
the most beneficent and most merciful. I don?t need any telephone
communication in this regard because of my health, and all so, because of
the presence
of my husbands relatives around 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 of the Finance Security Company in Europe where the
diplomatic consignment was deposited for safekeeping. I will also issue
an order of authority to the security company, authorizing them that the
said luggage have being willed to you and a copy of such authorization
will be forwarded to you. I want you and the believers / community where
you reside to always pray for me.

My happiness is that I lived a true devoted life worthy of emulation.
Whosoever, that wants to serve God must serve him in truth and fairness.Please
always
be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give room
in sourcing for another person / organization for this same purpose. You
will have 20% out of the total amount forall your time to carry out this
dream and to cover whatever expenditures to claim this money.
Until I hear from you today unfailingly., my dream will rest squarely on
your shoulders. May the Almighty God continue to guide and protect us. Peace
of the lord be with you.

THANK YOURS
Ross Davis .


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