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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: "Rev.Fr.Jacob Fransnel" <"www."@wind.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Rev.Fr.Jacob Fransnel" <rev.jacob_fransnel@priest.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 07:30:27 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Greetings From Calvary,

Greetings From Calvary,

I am Rev.Fr.Jacob Fransnel,86 year’s old, formerly presiding Dominican priest of the Saint Jude's Catholic Church now resident in Parakou. Ever since, I have been helping the orphans in the motherless homes and less privileged across few African countries.To the glory of God, I have made donations to orphanages in Sudan, Cameroon, Mozambique and Liberia, Both in kind and Cash. Before my present health situations which made me to contact you in a bid to keep this worthy course alive as a good fellow.

Frankly my long years missionary experience in Africa has proved to me that not all persons are worth leaving this project at it mercy or else it will turn to a family thing. But sadly it will be imperative to let you know that my health has deteriorated badly lately.I have been going through series of illness from auditory (hearing), multiple sclerosis and cancer of the liver. Before I got ill, I have some money which I inherited from my late father who was a trader of Gold and Diamond and An additional substantial amount Only which I hold on trust for a late president before his death has to be used for a child Care project here or anywhere of your choice hence you will be faithful with the resources given to you.

The fund is safe and kept in a financial institution I have been using the institution for over ten years now. I had earlier entrusted some money to a relation of mine to perform this duty, unfortunately he misused the funds, so I have decided to look for a sincere and a good minded person as I do not have any use for such amount myself atleast not in my present age and state of health.I will be going to hospital soon for a major operation in Germany.

Except it pleases God, the chance of my survival is slim. I have been led by the spirit to enquire from you having the hope that you will handle this project well to the glory of God.I shall wait for your response to accept this offer and show tenderness, Love and mercy to the less privileged people in your country & other Places around the globe as directed by the spirit of God in you.It's a promise that you will find fulfilment in doing this as there is joy in doing a worthy course as this. May the peace of God abide with you and your family, Amen.

Stay Blessed.

Rev.Fr.Jacob Fransnel.
E-mail; rev.jacob_fransnel@priest.com

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