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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: "Roland Carr" <rcarr@inbox.az>
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:52:01 -0700
Subject: Doctor's Report..


Mr. Roland Carr
25, Dolhamm Clark Ave.,
Worcestershire, London,
DB 200NE, England,
United Kingdom.

Dear Beloved,
Greetings to you in the name of God.

I am Mr. Roland Carr,undergoing medical treatment in GARDEN HOSPITAL, 46-50
Sunny Gardens Rd.,Hendon,London. NW4 1RX, England.

I am Mr Roland Carr,I worked with British Judicial Commission in Chelsea,
England, for over a decade I have been married for fifteen years without a
child. Before my brief illness I vow to use my wealth for the down trodden and
the less privileged in the society. After the deathoy my wife I decided to
re-marry or get child outside my matrimonial home.When my late wife was alive
we both deposited the sum of £11,000,000.00 (Eleven Million Pounds sterling)
with one Finance/Security Company, 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 here in. I want an
individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to poor and indigent
persons, orphanages, and widows and for propagating peace in the world. 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 wife elatives are not
inclined to helping poor persons in the society and I do not want our hard
earned money to be misused or spent in the manner in which my sprit will not
accept. 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
lmighty God . I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because
of my health, and because of the presence of my wife'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 as we progress along. I will also issue
you a letter of authority/recommendation that will empower you as the original
beneficiary of this funds. 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 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 richly bless you.

When responding, send your reply to :rolandcarr@myway.com
Yours sincerely,

Mr.Roland Carr.
Benefactor.


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