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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: "Mr. laver Steuward" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr.laversteuward78@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:30:58 -0700
Subject: May God Bless You

MR. LAVER STEUWARD
32 live pool Road blc c423
London, UK


I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London, England. I worked with British Drilling Corporation East London for over a decade I married for fifteen years without a child. my wife died after a brief illness that lasted for two weeks.I vow to use my wealth for the down trodden and the less privileged in the society. Since the doctor had confirmed my situation that I will not live long I have decided to give out my money to the poor. Deposited the sum of 93 Million (ninety three Million Pounds) sterling with my Bank. My Doctor told me that I would not last anymore 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 herein.

I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those affected in the tsunami in far Asia and the Hurricane Katrina Disasters, Chile, Haiti. 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 relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons and I do not want my hard earned money to be misused in the manner I will not like and I also 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 relatives around me always. I do not want them to now about this development. with God all things are possible. As soon as I receive your
reply I shall give you the contac

Thank you and may almighty God bless you.
MR LAVER STEUWARD

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