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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million 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)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
Fraud email example:
From: susan wong <susanwongg1019822015@outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 27 May 2017 13:31:42 +0000
Subject: From Mrs Susan Wong
From Mrs Susan Wong
I know that this letter may be a very big surprise to you It is by the grace of God that I received Christ, having known the truth; I had no choice than to do what is lawful and just in the sight of God for eternal life and in the sight of man for witness of God & His Mercies and glory upon my life.I am Mrs Susan Wong from Kuwait. I am married to Mr. Wong who worked with Kuwait embassy in People’s Republic of China for nine years before he died in the year 2012.
We were married for eleven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four days.Before his death we were both born again Christian.Since his death I decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which the Bible is against. When my late husband was alive he deposited the sum of US$4.5 million dollars in a Bank here in People’s Republic of China.Presently this money is still in bank.Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next Eight months due to cancer problem. The one that disturbs me most is my stroke sickness.
The reason why iam contacting you is because you are a Christian (servant of God) Having known my condition I decided to donate this money to you or a church that will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct herein. I want a church or a Christian that will use this money for orphanages,widows,charity organizations NGO anywhere in the World in helping human race propagating the word of God and to endeavor that the house of God is maintained.
The Bible made us to understand that "Blessed is the hand that givethI 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 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 People’s Republic of China.I will also issue you an authority letter that will prove you the present beneficiary of this fund.
I want you and the church to always pray for me because the lord is my shephard 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 church for this same purpose.Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I Stated herein.Hoping to receive your mail.
Remain blessed in the Lord.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs.Susan Wong
People’s Republic of China
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