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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: "Mrs. Dolly Michaels" <dollyml@caringmothers.com>
Reply-To: nicemomdol@michaelsfamily.ws
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 02:27:05 +0000
Subject: MY DEAR BELOVED

MY DEAR BELOVED
From: Mrs. Dolly Michaels.
17 Copse Hill, Wimbledon,
SW20 0NE, London,
United Kingdom.

My Dear Beloved,
I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in Barnes
Hospital, South Wople Way, SW14 8SU, London, England. I am married to Dr.
Gerald Michaels who worked with British Judicial Commission in Chelsea
England for over a decade before he died on 5th of July in the year 2003. 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 £10 Million (Ten
Million Pounds sterling) with one Finance company in Europe. Presently, this
money is still with the security company. Recently, my Doctor told me that I
would not last for the next 4 months due to a rare form of cancer of the
pancreas. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke. Having known my
condition I decided to donate this fund to an individual or better still a
God fearing person who will utilize this money the way I am going to
instruct herein.

Though I may not know you personally I want to tell you that, through
divine word of wisdom from above,I was asked to tell you to do this, not for
me but for The Almighty because you are blessed and you have been chosen to
do mighty works for the Almighty. I want an individual that will use this to
fund and provide succor to poor and destitute persons, orphanages, and
widows and for propagating peace in the universe. I understand that blessed
is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I do not have any
child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not inclined
to helping poor persons and I do not want my husbands hard earned money to
be misused or spent in the manner in which my late husband did not specify.

I do not 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 hence I know where I am going.I know that I am going to be in the
bosom of the Almighty. I do not 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 do not 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 Security Company in Europe. I will
also issue you a letter of authority that will empower you as the original
beneficiary of this fund. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness is
that I lived a life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve the
Almighty must serve him with all his heart and mind and soul and also in
truth. I contacted the Security company with my family lawyer and they
informed us that the funds has accumulated demurage charges because it has
been deposited there as consignment for two years, so please note that you
will pay some money in clearing the funds. I will inform my lawyer to assist
you further.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. 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 my specification herein. I
will also be most glad if you can tell me a little about yourself.Hoping to
hear from you. Thank you and may the Almighty bless you.

You can contact me with your positive responds via Emails:
1.dollymich@excite.com
2.nicemomdol@michaelsfamily.ws

Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Dolly Michaels.



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