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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "million united states 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)
  • ",000,000" (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)
  • "00,000.00" (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)
  • "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
  • "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
• This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • hildaachumss@indiatimes.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs Hilda Achums" <hildaachumss@peru.com>
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 00:52:17 -0800
Subject: MAY GOD BLESS AS YOU READ AND ACCEPT


*From Mrs.Hilda Achums.*
*
*
*In Lordship. I am the above named person from Nigeria but now undergoing
medical treatment. I was married to Dr.Roberts Achums who worked with Shell
Petroleum Nigeria Plc* * in Nigeria for fifteen years, before he died in the
year 2006. We were both married for eleven years without children.

He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before his
death we were both very close as husband and wife and since his death I
decided not to re-marry. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum
of USD10,000,000.00 (Ten Million United States Dollars) with an Oceanic Bank
International Nig Plc, I will send you details as soon as you indicate your
interest.

Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next Six months
due to my cancer illness. Having known my condition and believing the doctor
I have decided to donate this fund to avoid total loss to Less privilege,
or better still an individual that will utilize this money the way I am
going to instruct here in.

I want interested firm,or individual that will receive and use this money
to help, orphanages ,widows and propagating the word of God and to ensure
that the house of God is maintained.

Please do not fail to spread the funds across the globe especially AFRICA as
soon as you receive the money. it is more blessed to give than to receive. I
took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this
money and my husband relatives are fighting over the properties and I don't
want my husband's hard earned money to be misused by their greedy attitude.
I don't 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
since I am a good person.

I shall hold my peace. I don't 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 don't 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 information of the bank and other details
that will enable you claim the funds.please i want you to be aware that
according to my attorney there are some important document that will be
required by the bank for the transfer this is where i will need your little
assistance before the fund can be transfer with the help of my attorney.

I will also issue you a letter of authority/Power of Attorney that will make
you the beneficiary of this fund. I want you to always pray for me because
the lord is my shepherd. My happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy
Christian. Whoever that wants to serve the GOD must serve him in spirit and
truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life.

I sent you this mail under severe pains. Any delay in your reply will be
detrimental. Please assure me that you will act accordingly.
Hoping to hear from you immediately.*
*
Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.

Yours in Christ,*
*
Mrs. Hilda Achums.
Email = hildaachumss@indiatimes.com *

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