419 scam: "Mr. George Williams" <williams@gmail.com> may almighty God bless you

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million pounds" (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: "Mr. George Williams" <williams@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mr.georgewilliams070@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:00:46 -0500 (PET)
Subject: may almighty God bless you

MR. George Williams
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
contact.

Thank you and may almighty God bless you.
MR George Williams

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