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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: yoges@hathway.com
Reply-To: princess.roselinda@googlemail.com
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:54:58 -0700
Subject: {Spam?}



My Dear Beloved,

I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in Costa del Sol Hospital,Spain. I am married to Dr Husain Amir who was a merchant in Dubai, in the U.A.E. for nine years before he died in the year 2001. We were married for eleven years with two children,Boyice male and Neily female. My husband died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death we were both born again Christians and we lived happily. Since his death,I decided not to re-marry.On the 26Th of May 2007, Boyice had an accident and he died after two hours of the incident. I now lived alone with Neily who will be 15Th years old by July 7Th this year.

When my late husband was alive he secured $10 Million (Ten Million U.S.Dollars) with a Finance Firm, Presently, this money is still with the financial institution. Recently, my Doctor told me that from all the test conducted on my health, I am not going to last long,especially,due to my cancer and stroke.But what disturbs me most now is stroke.Having known my condition, I decided to contact you and trust this funds and MyDaughter into your care Believing that you are God fearing. I have decided to donate part of this fund to churches,Christian individual or organization that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct.The Bible made us to understand that Blessed is the hand that giveth.


I took this decision because I have only one child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians. I don\'t want my husband\'s hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers, for their own selfish interest and in an ungodly manner. 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 Lord.
Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace.

I have proposed to have the funds distribute in the following ways:
1: need you to invest 40% of the funds in any viable business venture in the name of my Daughter as that is the only way she can have a feel of her late Father\'s wealth.
2: You will open an account with 10% for her education and daily upkeep for her.
3: 25% belongs to you and your family for your efforts.
4: 20% Will be donated to Orphanage and Charity organization
5: 5% set aside for all your expenses.

As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of my Attorney who will prepare all relevant documents in your favor that will enable the Financial institution in European release this funds to you as the new beneficiary. I will also give you all information regarding the deposit of this money. My Attorney will also issue a letter of authority to the Finance firm that will empower you as the original- beneficiary of this fund.After you have completed the transfer, You will assist me to relocatemy Daughter to join you and your Children as one Family.Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for a church or christian individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein. Hoping to hear from you.

I HUGE YOU TO PLEASE CONTACT ME THROUGT MY PRIVATE EMAIL ADDRESS
(princess.roselinda@googlemail.com)

Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs.PRINCESS ROSELINDA.

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