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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: "Maryam Muhammed" <mrsmuhammed@msn.com>
Reply-To: maryamaminamuhammed@libyamail.net
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:04:00 +0000
Subject: GOD BE WITH YOU AS YOU DO THIS

Greetings in the name of the Almighty God.

Dear VICTIMNAME, I am MARYAM MUHAMMED from Libya. I am married to Late
Mallam FAROOQ MUHAMMED of blessed memory was an oil explorer in Libya and
Kuwait for twelve years before he died in the year 2000. We were married for
twelve years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for
only four days. Before his death we were both devoted God fearing people.
Since his death I have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems.
When my late Husband was alive he made a huge deposit in millions of US
dollars with a Deposit Company in oversea. (I will tell you the amount as we
proceed).

Recently, my doctor told me that I have only six months to live 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 an organization
or devoted God fearing individual that will utilize this money the way I am
going to instructs herein. I want this organization or individual to use
this money in all sincerity to fund cancer research institutes, orphanages,
widows, and also propagating the word of GOD and to ensure that the society
upholds good belief and views towards each other and stop the crisis and
war.

I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are into some radical organisations and I
don't want a situation where this money will be used in an Unholy manner.
Hence the reasons for this bold decision. I know that after death I will be
with GOD the most beneficent and the most merciful.

I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my
health, 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 on Email, I shall give you the
contact information of the Deposit Company in oversea where the money was
deposited. I will also issue a letter of authority to the Deposit Company
authorizing them that the said fund Have being willed to you and a copy of
such authorization will be forwarded to you. I want you and the the
community where you reside to always pray for me. My happiness is that I
lived a true devoted life worthy of emulation. Whoever that wantsto serve
GOD must serve him in truth and in fairness.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply
will give room in sourcing for an organization or a devoted individual for
this same purpose. Until I hear from you email my dreams will rest squarely
on your shoulders.
May the Almighty GOD continue to guide and protect you.

Remain blessed.

MRS. MARYAM MUHAMMED.Greetings in the name of the Almighty God.

I am MARYAM MUHAMMED from Libya. I am married to Late Mallam FAROOQ MUHAMMED
of blessed memory was an oil explorer in Libya and Kuwait for twelve years
before he died in the year 2000. We were married for twelve years without a
child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before
his death we were both devoted God fearing people. Since his death I have
been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late Husband
was alive he made a huge deposit in millions of US dollars with a Deposit
Company in oversea. (I will tell you the amount as we proceed).

Recently, my doctor told me that I have only six months to live 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 an organization
or devoted God fearing individual that will utilize this money the way I am
going to instructs herein. I want this organization or individual to use
this money in all sincerity to fund cancer research institutes, orphanages,
widows, and also propagating the word of GOD and to ensure that the society
upholds good belief and views towards each other and stop the crisis and
war.

I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are into some radical organisations and I
don't want a situation where this money will be used in an Unholy manner.
Hence the reasons for this bold decision. I know that after death I will be
with GOD the most beneficent and the most merciful.

I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my
health, 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 on Email, I shall give you the
contact information of the Deposit Company in oversea where the money was
deposited. I will also issue a letter of authority to the Deposit Company
authorizing them that the said fund Have being willed to you and a copy of
such authorization will be forwarded to you. I want you and the the
community where you reside to always pray for me. My happiness is that I
lived a true devoted life worthy of emulation. Whoever that wantsto serve
GOD must serve him in truth and in fairness.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply
will give room in sourcing for an organization or a devoted individual for
this same purpose. Until I hear from you email my dreams will rest squarely
on your shoulders.
May the Almighty GOD continue to guide and protect you.

Remain blessed.

MRS. MARYAM MUHAMMED.Greetings in the name of the Almighty God.

I am MARYAM MUHAMMED from Libya. I am married to Late Mallam FAROOQ MUHAMMED
of blessed memory was an oil explorer in Libya and Kuwait for twelve years
before he died in the year 2000. We were married for twelve years without a
child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before
his death we were both devoted God fearing people. Since his death I have
been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late Husband
was alive he made a huge deposit in millions of US dollars with a Deposit
Company in oversea. (I will tell you the amount as we proceed).

Recently, my doctor told me that I have only six months to live 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 an organization
or devoted God fearing individual that will utilize this money the way I am
going to instructs herein. I want this organization or individual to use
this money in all sincerity to fund cancer research institutes, orphanages,
widows, and also propagating the word of GOD and to ensure that the society
upholds good belief and views towards each other and stop the crisis and
war.

I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are into some radical organisations and I
don't want a situation where this money will be used in an Unholy manner.
Hence the reasons for this bold decision. I know that after death I will be
with GOD the most beneficent and the most merciful.

I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my
health, 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 on Email, I shall give you the
contact information of the Deposit Company in oversea where the money was
deposited. I will also issue a letter of authority to the Deposit Company
authorizing them that the said fund Have being willed to you and a copy of
such authorization will be forwarded to you. I want you and the the
community where you reside to always pray for me. My happiness is that I
lived a true devoted life worthy of emulation. Whoever that wantsto serve
GOD must serve him in truth and in fairness.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply
will give room in sourcing for an organization or a devoted individual for
this same purpose. Until I hear from you email my dreams will rest squarely
on your shoulders.
May the Almighty GOD continue to guide and protect you.

Remain blessed.

MRS. MARYAM MUHAMMED.Greetings in the name of the Almighty God.

I am MARYAM MUHAMMED from Libya. I am married to Late Mallam FAROOQ MUHAMMED
of blessed memory was an oil explorer in Libya and Kuwait for twelve years
before he died in the year 2000. We were married for twelve years without a
child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before
his death we were both devoted God fearing people. Since his death I have
been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late Husband
was alive he made a huge deposit in millions of US dollars with a Deposit
Company in oversea. (I will tell you the amount as we proceed).

Recently, my doctor told me that I have only six months to live 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 an organization
or devoted God fearing individual that will utilize this money the way I am
going to instructs herein. I want this organization or individual to use
this money in all sincerity to fund cancer research institutes, orphanages,
widows, and also propagating the word of GOD and to ensure that the society
upholds good belief and views towards each other and stop the crisis and
war.

I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are into some radical organisations and I
don't want a situation where this money will be used in an Unholy manner.
Hence the reasons for this bold decision. I know that after death I will be
with GOD the most beneficent and the most merciful.

I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my
health, 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 on Email, I shall give you the
contact information of the Deposit Company in oversea where the money was
deposited. I will also issue a letter of authority to the Deposit Company
authorizing them that the said fund Have being willed to you and a copy of
such authorization will be forwarded to you. I want you and the the
community where you reside to always pray for me. My happiness is that I
lived a true devoted life worthy of emulation. Whoever that wantsto serve
GOD must serve him in truth and in fairness.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply
will give room in sourcing for an organization or a devoted individual for
this same purpose. Until I hear from you email my dreams will rest squarely
on your shoulders.
May the Almighty GOD continue to guide and protect you.

Remain blessed.

MRS. MARYAM MUHAMMED.Greetings in the name of the Almighty God.

I am MARYAM MUHAMMED from Libya. I am married to Late Mallam FAROOQ MUHAMMED
of blessed memory was an oil explorer in Libya and Kuwait for twelve years
before he died in the year 2000. We were married for twelve years without a
child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before
his death we were both devoted God fearing people. Since his death I have
been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late Husband
was alive he made a huge deposit in millions of US dollars with a Deposit
Company in oversea. (I will tell you the amount as we proceed).

Recently, my doctor told me that I have only six months to live 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 an organization
or devoted God fearing individual that will utilize this money the way I am
going to instructs herein. I want this organization or individual to use
this money in all sincerity to fund cancer research institutes, orphanages,
widows, and also propagating the word of GOD and to ensure that the society
upholds good belief and views towards each other and stop the crisis and
war.

I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are into some radical organisations and I
don't want a situation where this money will be used in an Unholy manner.
Hence the reasons for this bold decision. I know that after death I will be
with GOD the most beneficent and the most merciful.

I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my
health, 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 on Email, I shall give you the
contact information of the Deposit Company in oversea where the money was
deposited. I will also issue a letter of authority to the Deposit Company
authorizing them that the said fund Have being willed to you and a copy of
such authorization will be forwarded to you. I want you and the the
community where you reside to always pray for me. My happiness is that I
lived a true devoted life worthy of emulation. Whoever that wantsto serve
GOD must serve him in truth and in fairness.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply
will give room in sourcing for an organization or a devoted individual for
this same purpose. Until I hear from you email my dreams will rest squarely
on your shoulders.
May the Almighty GOD continue to guide and protect you.

Remain blessed.

MRS. MARYAM MUHAMMED.Greetings in the name of the Almighty God.

I am MARYAM MUHAMMED from Libya. I am married to Late Mallam FAROOQ MUHAMMED
of blessed memory was an oil explorer in Libya and Kuwait for twelve years
before he died in the year 2000. We were married for twelve years without a
child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before
his death we were both devoted God fearing people. Since his death I have
been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late Husband
was alive he made a huge deposit in millions of US dollars with a Deposit
Company in oversea. (I will tell you the amount as we proceed).

Recently, my doctor told me that I have only six months to live 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 an organization
or devoted God fearing individual that will utilize this money the way I am
going to instructs herein. I want this organization or individual to use
this money in all sincerity to fund cancer research institutes, orphanages,
widows, and also propagating the word of GOD and to ensure that the society
upholds good belief and views towards each other and stop the crisis and
war.

I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are into some radical organisations and I
don't want a situation where this money will be used in an Unholy manner.
Hence the reasons for this bold decision. I know that after death I will be
with GOD the most beneficent and the most merciful.

I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my
health, 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 on Email, I shall give you the
contact information of the Deposit Company in oversea where the money was
deposited. I will also issue a letter of authority to the Deposit Company
authorizing them that the said fund Have being willed to you and a copy of
such authorization will be forwarded to you. I want you and the the
community where you reside to always pray for me. My happiness is that I
lived a true devoted life worthy of emulation. Whoever that wantsto serve
GOD must serve him in truth and in fairness.

Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply
will give room in sourcing for an organization or a devoted individual for
this same purpose. Until I hear from you email my dreams will rest squarely
on your shoulders.
May the Almighty GOD continue to guide and protect you.

Remain blessed.

MRS. MARYAM MUHAMMED.

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