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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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Fraud email example:

From: Sister Agnes <sisteragnes7@zipmail.com.br>
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:26:26 -0200
Subject: MRS.AGNES ROBINSON

 
 Donation From Mrs Agnes Robinson
BP [38 Rue Des Martyrs Cocody
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire .
 
DEAREST ONE OF GOD
I am the above named person from Kuwait . I am married to MR.ROBINSON MICHAEL,A widow to late Mr Robinson Michael of Ivory Coast I am 58 years old, my late Husband was a Director with the Construction Company here before his Sudden Death in this Country's present political Crisis 2010.
but before his death, he Deposited the Sum of $4,Million US dollars with one of the Bank here in Ivory Coast with my name Presently, the fund is still in the bank. Recently, my Doctor told me that i have seriously sickness which is cancer problem. The one that disturbs me most is my stroke sickness. Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to a church or individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein. I want a chu rch that will use this fund for orphanages, widows, propagating the word of God and to endeavour that the house of God is maintained.
 
The Bible made us to understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I don’t have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don’t want my husband’s efforts to be used by unbelievers. I don’t want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way. This is why I am taking this 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 Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the Lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace.
I don’t need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health hence the presence of my husband’s relatives is around me always I don't 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 contact of the bank here in Abidjan . I want you and the church to always pray for me because the Lord is my shepherd. 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.
reply me for more information’s, in your reply will give me room in sourcing another church or individual for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein. Hoping to receive your reply.
 
Send me the following informations as per  below.
Your full names________________________
Address_______________
Age ________________
Occupation ____________________
Tel Phone_______________________________
Photo_________________
Remain blessed in the Lord.
Yours in Christ,
MRS.AGNES ROBINSON

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