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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: "Catrina Dasilver" <flpc3@blackglobalnetwork.net>
Reply-To: cat_wid@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:17:28 -0500
Subject: Good Day.



From: Mrs. Catrina Dasilver.
17 Copse Hill,
Wimbledon, SW20 0NE,
London, United Kingdom.
 
My Dear Beloved,
I am Mrs Catrina Dasilver undergoing medical treatment in GARDEN
HOSPITAL,46-50 Sunny Gardens Rd., Hendon, London. NW4 1RX, England. I
was married to Dr. Gerald Dasilver. 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)  in a bank Security vault in Europe. Presently, this
money is still with the Security Company.
Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last forthe 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 here in.
I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to
indigent 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's relatives are not inclined to helping poor
persons. 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 because I know where I am going. I know that
I am going to be in thebosom 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
Finance/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.
Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your
reply will give me room in sourcing for another individual for this
same purpose.
Please assure me that you will act according to my specification
herein. Hoping to hear from you. Thank you and may the Almighty bless
you.

YoursSincerely,
Mrs Catrina Dasilver.
 
 


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