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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million us dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
• This email message is a "dying widow" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Maria Han" <mrsmariahan999@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: mrsmariahan19892@yahoo.fr
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 10:16:10 +0100 (BST)
Subject: From: Mrs.Maria Han


From: Mrs.Maria Han
#23 Les CachesSt. MartinsGuernsey.
channel lslands,United Kingdom.

Dear Friend,

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London, England. I am married to Aloysius Han who worked as an architect for Pacific Gas and Electric Co. for nearly two decades, retiring in 1989. Before he died on February 4, 2000 on board Alaska Airlines Flight 261.CNN.WEBSITE:http://www.cnn.com/2000/US/02/01/alaska.airlines.list/We were married for fifteen years without a child. 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$18M(Eighteen Million US Dollars) with one Security company.

Presently, this money is still with the Security company .Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 150 days 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 whowill utilize this money the way I am going toinstruct here in. I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to poor and indigent persons, orpha nages, 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 relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my husbands hard earned money to bemisused 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, andbecause 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 Security company.

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 wantsto serve the Almighty must serve him with all his heart and mind and 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.Thank you and May the Almighty bless you.I would like you to supply me with the necessary information below, as this will also be used for the pplication of the release of the fund to you.

(1) Your Names:
(2) Your Age:
(3) Your Sex:
(4) Your Address:
(5) Your Occupation:
(6) Your Phone and fax number:
(7) Your Email Address:

The joy of the lord is our strength as we continue doing the work of Him that has made us His children. Please pray always for me that God in Hisinfinite mercy should have mercy on me even as His love makes us whole. I await your response.

Remain in the blessing of our Lord.
Mrs.Maria Han (Benefactor)


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