419 scam: Mrs Sandra Morris <paeyangdolly@yahoo.co.jp> My Dear Beloved in Christ,

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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:
- "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million pounds" (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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Sandra Morris <paeyangdolly@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: Mrs Sandra Morris <mrssandremorris@outlook.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:55:48 +0900 (JST)
Subject: My Dear Beloved in Christ,

Hello,

I
am Mrs Sandra Morris, I am married to Mr David Morris. Having no family
because my husband and I had not had children before his death, I took
the decision to bequeath my whole legacy is £ 6,500,000 million pounds
to a charity or a person of good character so that the money used to
build an orphanage, hospital or any other action going in the field of
charitable effort to disinherit the child.

I do not want my money
to be managed by a selfish because unfortunately you and I know that
our leaders are not good morals and my money could be found in their
accounts abroad or be used to buy luxury residences or
satisfy any desire of this kind instead of being used to help
underprivileged children the way I want.

The money is deposited
in a bank here where I am currently reside.l want the money to be
invested wisely in the areas mentioned above to make my goal of making a
little help to the needy is reached .

If you know of good
character or a charity or a person working for the underprivileged and
children with the fear of God does not hesitate to contact me as soon as
possible because I am very weak from the disease but do not know if
I'll take the 2 months I have been given.

I know it does not may
be open to me the gates of heaven, but at least I'd go clear conscience
knowing that I contribute a little to make this world a better place to
live right.

Dearest one, i want you to send me your full names and address so that i will submit
them to the ministry of justice for the affidavit on oath which will legally approve
you as
the new beneficiary of this fund for the charity work of God.

Your full names __________________________
Address ____________________________
photo ________________________
Occupation ______________
Age __________________

Waiting for your Urgent Responds.

Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.

Yours in Christ.
Mrs Sandra Morris.

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