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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: MARCEL BODGAND <marcelbodgand2005@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2006 10:59:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Congratulations!


DEAREST PASTOR,
PLEASE I BELIEVE MY LAWYER CAN ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS

Pastor Robert Ised <EMAILADDRESS> wrote: Dearest In Christ,

Congratulations, your acceptance as a donor to this church has been approved by the church's committee. We can now move on to the business in hand.

Firstly about me, I am your sole and confidential contact in all dealings and all correspondence must be through this office. I understand the need for confidentiality

I am as you know Pastor Robert Ised,

my address is :-
Pastor Robert Ised
c/o The Vicarage
The Holy Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary
P.O. Box 2002
Andalusia
Alabama 36420
USA

My phone number is +1 (253) 397-1273
Fax - not applicable please use email

I am attaching a recent photograph of myself for your reference. I do not possess a passport as I have never had the need to travel outside the state of Alabama nor do I have a drivers license.

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Now, this is the information we need from you in order to proceed swiftly :-

For the records : -
Your Full Name :
The gross value of your donation/bequest in US dollars $
Use of donation/bequest : (specify or leave blank see below)
Memorial/Dedication required : Yes / No

The details of the person or business handling your donation or bequest :-
Name :
Profession or Business or Relationship :
Address in full :



Email Address :
Phone Number :
Are they aware they are handling money YES or NO :

If we need any documents to contact these people please send them by return we are aware of and do pray for your condition but do not wish to keep troubling you for documents to conclude this business swiftly.

I would remind you once again all we ask from your donation or bequest is to be reimbursed for any expenses we incur plus an administrative charge of 10% of that expenditure to cover our overheads.

All monies received will be put toward suitable Christian charities as either specified by yourself or as chosen by our charity committee.

Again may I take this opportunity to thank you and bless you

May god keep you safe in his arms,

In nomine Patris et fillii et Spiritus Sancti, Amen

Pastor Robert Ised
28th July 2006
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Lord, I pray not for me but hear my prayers for this sinner. Amen


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