419 scam: "Mr. Anthony Mills." <ms_28_n3@yeah.net> I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this mone

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million us dollars" (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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- "mr_a_mills77@yeah.net" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a "dying widow" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Anthony Mills." <ms_28_n3@yeah.net>
Reply-To: mr_a_mills77@yeah.net
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 22:30:08 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: I took this decision because I don't have any child that will inherit this money.

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Mr. Anthony Mills from London UK Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next six months due to brain cancer. My purpose of writing you is because I was led by the spirit of God to offer you the money that I have in my private account in Abroad now that is clear that Iâ€™m approaching the last days of my life. Iâ€™m 77 year old and may not even need the money again for any thing. Iâ€™m offering you the sum of $27 million us dollars as I have decided to donate this fund through you and want you to use this gift which comes from my effort to fund the upkeep of CHURCHES/MOSQUE widows, widowers, orphans, destitute, the down-trodden, physically challenged children, barren-women and persons who prove to be genuinely handicapped financially.

if you are trusted and know you can handle this project whit the fear of GOD/ALLAH

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.

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.

As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the bank here in London UK. I will also issue you an authority letter that will prove you the present beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the
family to always pray for me because the lord is my strenghten and healer.

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,any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing another ministry or organisation or a family for this same purpose.

Please i will like you to send to me the following information:

Your Full Name.
Your Address
Your Telephone

Please pray that God will accept my soul even if I die today.

Hoping to receive your reply.

Remain blessed in the Lord.
Yours faithful,
Mr. Anthony Mills.
A personal Donation of 27,000,000.00 USD has been Donated To You, Contact me on this email(mr_a_mills77@yeah.net) for more info.

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