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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- 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.
- sarahmorris777@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: Sarah Morris <sarahmorris666@gmail.com>
Reply-To: sarahmorris777@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 03:18:10 -0700
Subject: Charity Foundation
Hello
I am Sarah Morris former Managing Director and occupational worker in
Libya before the uprising last year. I am currently diagnosed with
Leukemia being Cancer of the Blood. Am in St Andrew hospital right now
in Spain, and have according to medical report I have limited days on
earth.I am a widow and I feel I would create a Legacy before I pass
away and im willing to use my Fund for Charity Foundation.I just hope
to know more about you and talk more and also I would like you to
Handle the Cancer Charity Foundation which would be in Memory of me so
the less privilege in the society can benefit from these great
project. Even if I am in Heaven Goodwill message will be send to me.
My late husband kingsmen had do to the predicament they want all our
property and asset
I had lived a very comfortable disciplined life throughout my youth
age. I am a very hardworking and humble woman and this had helped me
categorically. Right now I have limited days to spend on earth
according to medical surgeon, and I'm currently in st Andrews hospital
in Spain. I am diagnosed with cancer and have been warned to stay out
of radiations so you will not be able to talk to me on phone but I
have put my trust in you and I know God will touch your heart to
handle the foundation for me as proposed. I request you to have my
funds which is in a Security company in United Kingdom for my
proposed Charity foundation and use the funds to touch the life of
the less privileged people with cancer and disabled. I will want you
to open a charity organization in my name or you can donate part of
the funds to charity organization in my memory. I have limited days to
spend on earth , I choose you to have the funds for me after praying
for two days and I am happy that you are God sent to do this for me. I
hope you will not betray the trust being reposed on you as I have been
on a worse situation and I might die at any time.
My fund valued $5.0 Million is in Security company in United Kingdom
where the fund was deposited as Family Treasure. I have briefed the
managing director and intend to forward your details to the Director
so he will get in touch with you by email and phone to advice you on
how to have my funds before I passed away use it for the task in
taking care of the less privileged and people suffering with cancer.
20% of the funds which is up to $1.0million usd will be for you
personally for all your devoted assistance. I am doing this right now
so people that gain from this project will send their good will
message to me in Heaven in case the unexpected comes short. It is by
God's grace for me choosing you and I hope you will handle it for me
in a matured way.
I will avail you the contact information of the company as soon as I
have all your consent to actualize my dreams. I will appreciate any
further assistance you can give in liberating this fund and making
use of same for the proposed project. Please keep me posted and if you
have any questions, please, do not hesitate to let me know.
Look forward too hearing from you that is my email address
sarahmorris777@yahoo.com.
Sarah Morris
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