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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:

Fraud email example:

From: test@voice-link.ru
Reply-To: reneeshine09@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:02:35 +0300
Subject: Remain blessed

Dearest,

I am Sister Renee Shine, I contacted you regards to the total sum of (3
million USD) which I signed and donated in your custody as the
beneficiary, I was diagnosed with the cancer of the esophagus it has
defied all forms of medical treatment and at this point i have few weeks
to live according to my Doctor,I had promise God Almighty that i will
use my fortune to bless the poor in the work of the Lord.

I am hopefully trusting in your faithfulness that you shall make use of
the fund for the very purpose to host the charities and the less
privileged as soon as the Bank Transferred it into your account, I want
you to always remember that this is the work of God, The 30% ofthe money
will be for you and your family, I will provide you with the Bank
(E-mail Address) where I made the Deposit, I wait your soon reply as a
matter of urgent so I can detail you properly now that i am alive.

Please reply with my private email address:(reneeshine09@gmail.com)

Remain blessed,

Mrs. Renee Shine

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