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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. ALICIA MORALES ARROYO" <jpmogan698@gmail.com>
Reply-To: aliciamorlesarroyo@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2016 21:45:38 -0700
Subject: Can I Trust You???

With Due Respect Beloved One,

My name is Mrs. Alicia Rita Morales Arroyo , widow to late Ignacio Tuason
Arroyo, Jr, former owner of Petroleum & Gas Company and a congressman in
Philippines. I am suffering from long time Cancer of the breast. From all
indications my condition is really deteriorating and it’s quite obvious
that I won't live more than 3 months according to my doctors.

This is because the cancer stage has gotten to a very bad stage. I don’t
want your pity but I need your trust. My late husband died in 2012 from
Heart attack, and during the period of our marriage we couldn't produce any
child.

My late husband was very wealthy and after his death, I inherited some his
businesses and wealth as the second wife without a child. The doctor has
advised me that I will not live for more than 3 months ,so I have now
decided to spread all my wealth, to contribute mainly to the development of
charity in your country .Am sorry if you are embarrassed by my mail.

I found your e-mail address in the web directory, and I have decided to
contact you, but if for any reason you find this mail offensive, you can
ignore it and please accept my apology.

Before my late husband died he was major oil tycoon in Philippines and he
deposited some amount of money to the tune of US$8.5million with a Finance
Company. That money is all I have now, I need you to collect this funds and
distribute it yourself to charity .so that when I die my soul can rest in
peace. The funds will be entirely be in your hands for management.

I hope God gives you the wisdom to touch many lives, that is my main concern
and my dying wishes which I want you to respect. 25% of this money will be
for your time and effort, while 75% goes to charity. You can get back to me
via my private e-mail: (aliciamorlesarroyo@gmail.com)

God bless you.

MRS. ALICIA MORALES ARROYO
You can read more about me and my late husband through this link
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iggy_Arroyo)

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