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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: "Mrs. Jelena Bogdanovic" <bogdanovich.jelena1@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:52:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Seeks Your Assistance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Hello My Dear,











Greetings in the name of God my names are Mrs. Jelena Bogdanovic Now
undergoing medical treatment here in ZNA Hospital Network - Belgium. I
am married to Dr. Richard S. Bogdanovic of Russia.











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 five million six
hundred thousand Euros (5,600,000) with a Finance firm presently, this
money is still with the Finance House. Recently, my Doctor told me that I
would not last for the next 45 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 who will utilize this money the
way I am going to instruct here in. I want an individual that will use
this fund to provide succor to poor and indigent persons, orphanages,
and widows and for propagating peace in the universe.











I understand that blessed is the hand that gives. 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 husband's hard earned money to be misused 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 and because 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 contacts of my Attorney.











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
wants to 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. Please assure me that you will act according to
my specification herein.











I await your correspondence immediately via my private email: bogdanovich.jelena1@gmail.com











Yours Sincerely





Mrs. Jelena Bogdanovic



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