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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: "Mrs.Lizzy Graham" <mrs_lizzygraham@yahoo.es> (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:08:47 -0700
Subject: Peace of the Lord be on to you.

From: Mrs.Lizzy Graham
17 Copse Hill, Wimbledon, SW20 0NE,
London, United Kingdom.

My Dear

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. Jim Welsh 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
US$10 Million (Ten Million Dollars) with one finance/Security 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 150days due
to cancer problem.

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
succour to poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and widows and or
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 husband's 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
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, 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 an 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.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs.Lizzy Graham


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