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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: "Mrs. Stephanie Smith." <officebox703@yahoo.pt>
Reply-To: "Mrs. Stephanie Smith." <smith.stephanie2015@yandex.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:13:17 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Greetings my chosen one


ATTN:
Greetings my chosen one, I know it will be a great surprise to you reading from me today but consider this a divine intervention as a man of God explained to my understanding. My Name is Mrs. Stephanie Smith; I am 68 Years oldand lived in New York City, United States of America. I want to entrust a huge amount of money with you but first will want you to know reasons for my actions.
I had a Joint business with my Late Husband who died in November 5th 2009 in anAuto Car accident alongside my only lovely Daughter while they were travelling to meet me on my Daughter birthday. I will never forget that day as I felt the world has come to an end but my Christian Faith with the Help of my Pastor I was able to live again.
As a good business inclined woman, I managed my late husband's investments until my present Medical Condition developed. Last year I experience restlessness and sleepless nights so my Doctor sent me on a general Medical Checkup which I was finally diagnosed to have cancer of the Lungs. Since i was not able to manage my multiple Investments anymore, my late husband’s brother wanted me dead so that he will inherit all my wealth i suffered to build against my will.
As a Christian i rather donate my money to the less privilege,orphanage homes and the Church than allow wicked people to take all when i die. I deposited the total of US$8,500.000.00 (Eight million Five hundred thousand united states dollars) in cash with a Security Vault in Washington, D.C. United States of America. The Doctors says that I will die soon as my health is now critical, i cannot travel now or utilize the money so I will like you to help me Claim the Money at the Atlas Security Company, and use it to change the lives of the less privileged in the society.
I am writing this letter to you because my inner most spirit revealed to me that you can help, use my money for the work of Humanity and to assist the less privileged in the society, motherless baby homes/orphanages, Widows. I know that my story will sadden your heart but my newfound life has made meunderstand that even if we die in this physical flesh, whatmatters is life after death.
Let me have your word to use the money in helping the less privileged and orphanage homes as I grew up in an orphanage too. I will let you know how to reach to the Atlas Security Company in Washington, D.C., and information on how to Claim it as soon as i have your word and promise not to betray my trust. May you be blessed, as you take part in assisting the less privileged ones.
I await your response as soon as possible.
Best RegardsMrs. Stephanie Smith.



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