419 scam: Mrs Amber Sebastian <mrs.ambersbastan@outlook.com> dearly beloved

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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:
- "please endeavor to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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. )
- "mrs.ambersebastian@live.co.uk" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a "dying widow" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Amber Sebastian <mrs.ambersbastan@outlook.com>
Reply-To: mrs.ambersebastian0@hotmail.co.uk
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2013 09:39:12 -0300
Subject: dearly beloved

Please endeavor to use it for children of God. with warm hearts I offer my friendship, and my greetings, and I hope this letter meets you in good time. It will be surprising to you to receive this proposal from me since you do not know me personally. However, I am sincerely seeking your confidence in this transaction, which I propose with my free mind and as a person of integrity from God. My name is Mrs. Amber Sebastian. from Kuwait. I am married to Dr Beau Sebastian who worked with the Kuwait embassy in South Africa for nine years, Before he died in 2000. We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for four days. Before his death we were both born again Christians.Since his death i decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible spoke against.When my husband was alive he deposited the sum of 17.5 million Great British Pounds with a finance company in Europe. Presently, this money is still with the a security company in Europe. Recently my doctor told me that it will take the grace of GOD for me to live one 2 months more due to cancer problems. Though what disturbs me mostly is my stroke. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to church or still a christian individual that will use this to fund churches, orphanages and widows and also propagating the word of God and to ensure that the house of God is maintained. The Bible made us to understand that blessed are the hands that giveth. I took this decision because I don`t have any child that will inherit this money and my husband's relatives are not Christians and I don`t want my husband hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers. I don`t want a situation where these 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 am going. My happiness is that i lived a life of a worthy christian, whoever that wants to serve the Lord must serve Him in spirit and truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. Thanks for your cooperation. Reply: mrs.ambersebastian@live.co.uk Best regards, Mrs. Amber Sebastian.

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