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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. RENATE MAGDALENA SETTNIK" <banghgf122@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrs.renate_settnik@protonmail.com
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:42:39 -0700
Subject: GREETINGS MY BELOVED.

Greetings My Beloved.


Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m RENATE MAGDALENA
SETTNIK the widow of late Mr ADREAS SETTNIK, a German Citizen work
and leave here in USA Houston Texas, I’m 74 year sold. I am a
Christian convert, suffering from prolonged cancer of the breast, from
all medical indications my condition has really deteriorated and it’s
pretty obvious that i may not live for more than Few months owning to
the rapid growth by stage and the excruciating pain that accrues to
it.


My husband Died 2015 after shot illness that lasted Three Weeks, 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 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
HIV/AIDS. With the help of our Catholic Rev. Bishop where i worship I
have given donations to over 10 Charity Organisations and Foundations,
in Africa,Asia, South America, etc.


I selected you after visiting the website having prayed over it, I am
willing to donate the sum of $15.5 Million USD for your work in
developing the Church and to help the poor, needy,and less privileged
among your congregations/society and keep 25% for yourself. Please
note that this fund is deposited in a bank in the country where my
husband worked, My Rev. Father will file the application for the
transfer of this money in your designated name and information’s,
after my applications and instructions.


The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship
of the Holy Spirit be with you. finally i honestly employ you to make
sure that these funds are put to use only for this purpose, a good one
you can agree with me and remember these are the demands of a dieing
woman who has a life in the lord. I now realize that wealth without
life in Christ is vanity and non-sense. Always remember that. I shall
be awaiting for your response.(mrs.renate_settnik@protonmail.com)


Have a wonderful day and May the lord lead you well Amen.
Yours Sincerely.
MRS. RENATE MAGDALENA SETTNIK.

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