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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.Elizabeth George" <customer.servise2@gmail.com>
Reply-To: elizabethgeorge1635@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:41:58 -0700
Subject: My Dearest in the Lord:

My Dearest in the Lord:

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m Mrs.Elizabeth
George the widow of late Mr. George , I’m 45 years old. I am a
Christian convert, suffering from prolonged cancer of the breast,My
husband died six years ago, and our long years of marriage was not
blessed with children. My husband was very wealthy. After his death I
inherited all his business and funds. My doctor has diagnosed and told
me privately what i should expect, building my spirit for the
inevitable . He says i may not last for more than six months, based on
this i have taken the decision to share part of my funds and wealth in
contribution to the development of the Church and society with major
focus on the poor, needy and victims of Corona virus

I selected you after visiting the website having prayed over it, I am
willing to donate the sum of $10.500,000.00 USD for your work in
developing the Church and to help the poor, needy,and less privileged
among your congregations/society. Please note that this fund is
deposited in a bank in the country where my husband worked, My lawyer
will file the application for the transfer of this money in your
designated name and information, after my applications and
instructions. I now realize that wealth without life in Christ is
vanity and non-sense. Always remember that. May the grace and
blessings of God be and remain with you.I shall be awaiting for your
response.through my: elizabethgeorge1635@gmail.com

Regards,
Mrs.Elizabeth George

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