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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: "Mrs Zainab Umar" (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2019 11:30:46 +0100
Subject: Greetings Dearest One,

Greetings Dearest One,

My name is I am Mrs Zainab Umar a citizen of Kuwait. I am married to
Dr.Khalid umar who work as the Chief Engineer of Schlumberger the
leading oilfield service provider here in Aberdeen, United Kingdom for
over 18 years.he Died in the year 2008. We Were married, but no snake
child. My beloved late Husband Died after a brief illness That lasted
for only two weeks. Before His death We Were Both Muslim faithful.
Today i am a dying woman who has decided to donate to you our left over
investment for charity work in your community among our Muslim
brothers and sisters. My health situation is very critical and i am
confined in an emergency ward here in the Murray field Hospital,
Edinburgh. I am now being taking care by the team of Medical doctors
and nurses.


Since the his death, I decided not to remarry or get a child outside
my matrimonial home Which is the holly guarana against. When my late
husband was alive he deposited the sum of ($18.5Million Dollars) with
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA (ICBC) BANGKOK THAILAND BRANCH
,Presently, the fund is still with the Bank. Recently, my Doctor told
me That
I have serious sickness Which is cancer problem. The One that disturbs me most
is my stroke sickness having known my condition I decided to donate
this fund to an Organisation, Company or Individual That will utilize
this money the way I am going to Instruct here-in.

I want a Capable That person will use this fund for investment to help
orphanages, widows and Also to propagate the word of Allah mighty and
Endeavor That's the house of the mighty Allah is maintained. The holy
Quarante made us to understand That Blessed is the hand That giveth. I
took this Decision Because I do not have any child That will inherit
this money, and I do not want my husband's Efforts to be useless. I do
not want a situation Where this money will be Used in useless way.
This is why I am taking this Decision. I am not afraid of death, Henco
I Know Where I am going. That I know I am going to be in the bosom of
the mighty Allah.

As stated in the holy guarana (Surah Yasin XXXVI) Thou wariest only
HIM WHO followeth the reminder and fearieth the beneficent in secret
to HIM bear tiding of forgives and a rich reward. I was warned by my
Doctor not to have any kind of telephone communication, in order not
to Contribute to my ailment, i want you to communicate to me through
E-mails Until you receive this fund, With the help of almighty Allah,
all things are possible.

I want you to always pray for me Because the almighty Allah is my
shepherd. My happiness is That I lives a life worthy of a Muslim.
Whoever That Wants to serve the mighty Allah must serve HIM in Spirit
and in Truth. Please always be prayerful all through your life. I am
waiting for your Urgent reply to inform you how u will receive this
Fund, any delay in your reply will give me room in searching for
Another person or company for this same purpose. Please Assure me That
you will act accordingly as I Stated HEREIN. Hoping to receive your
urgent reply. My dear pls contact me on this email

PLEASE REPLY ME WITH THE ANSWERS TO THE
QUESTIONS
BELOW FOR MY CONFIRMATION:
1. Full Name:
2.Your age:
3. Sex:
4. Nationality:
5. Country of Residence:
6. Telephone Number:
7.Your marital status;
8. Your occupation;
9. Sand to me your picture;
10. You have to assured me that you
will act has I have instructed you
if the fund get to your account


Thank you.
Your Sister
Mrs Zainab Umar.

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