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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: BE REAL <donotcheat1@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:17:12 +0100
Subject: BELOVED ONE

Dear Sir/Madam,

I greet you in the Name of GOD. I am MRS ANN ELIZA TONY ZOUNDE from
South Africa. I am married to Late MR.JOHNSON TONY ZOUNDE of blessed
memory who was an oil explorer in Kuwait and Brunei for fifteen years
before he died in the year 2011. We were married for twelve years
without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only
four days. Before his death, we were both devoted to our God and
respected all who serves Him. Since his death, I too have been
battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late Husband
was alive, he Deposited the sum of $25million (Twenty Five Million
United States Dollars) in a Security Company in United Kingdom. The money was
deposited as Family Valuables/Treasure for security and family
reasons. Recently, my doctor told me that I have less than three months
to live due to my cancer problem which recently led to stroke attack
thereby keeping me incapacitated that I no longer can move around.

Given my above worrisome condition, it therefore became my last wish
to entrust the above fund to either a philanthropic organization or
a devoted individual who will heed to my directives by ensuring that this funds
is judiciously utilized to the glory of our creator.

The sharing ratio for the above amount are as stated herein beneath:
(1) 30% for your contributions (USD7,500,000)
(2) 60% of the US$25million (USD15,000,000)
will be used in all sincerity to fund philanthropic organization, orphanage
homes and widows.
(3) 5% of the will goes to the family Attorney who will prepare the
Authorization
Letter to legitimize the funds inheritance exercise and lastly
(4) 5% this last resort will be kept to cover my hospital bills and to accord me
last respect by giving me a befitting burial.


Please, I wouldn't want a situation where this money will be used
in an ungodly manner, hence this bold decision. Since my health is
Retrogressing by the minute, you will have to send your:

FULL NAMES:...............................................
ADDRESS:.......................................
CONTACT PHONE/MOBILE NUMBER:....................................,
SCANNED DATA PAGE OF PASSPORT:....................................
OCCUPATION/COMPANY NAME {IF ANY}: ........................................

As soon as I receive the above information from you, I will make
arrangements for the Authorization letter through the family Attorney
for you to get Possession of the Deposit. Contact of the
Deposit Security Company will be made available to you upon your
considerations. Until I hear from you, I pray that this letter brings
you and your family good tidings while my dreams to help Humanity rest
squarely on your shoulders. May the
Almighty God continue to guide and protect you.


Remain Blessed,

MRS ANN ELIZA TONY ZOUNDE.

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