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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: "From Mrs.Shirley Schadeberg" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sshirleys@webmail.co.za>
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:35:19 +0200
Subject: PEACE BE WITH YOU

Receiving this message might sound as a surprise to you, I am Mrs. ShirleySchadeberg  A widow to late Mr. J?rgen Schadeberg South Africanphotographer I am 74 years old with a sincere heart towards the poor orphans. Iam from Portugal but live in South Africa with my late husband.
Through these projects millions will be positively touched as with God nothingis impossible. I have decided to donate contribute to the less privileges,charity and orphanage homes because I have this strong desire to help the poororphans suffering each day, but this dream cannot be realised as a result of healthcondition, which does not improve, After been diagnosed with cancer , I do notknow whether I will survive having undergone different surgical operations,which has kept me hospitalized. When my late husband was alive he deposited thesum of $5Million USD in a bank account , I have no Child who is going to takecare of this Huge amount of money Right now, life gives me no choice, but toanswer the call (death); my prayers each day is to have a place in Heaven. Ihave suffered a lot as a result of this incurable sickness (terminal cancer)!Above all, I do not have a child as a result of my sterility.
The only help I need from you at this point is to be in constant prayers withme as I believe you have an open heart towards the poor orphans and do believein GOD. I would be so much happy to see that my funds (Five million USD) areproperly used to help the less privileged etc before leaving this world as thiswill be a great relief for me and my soul. This is a huge responsibility, but Ipray that God gives you the strength to handle it. You will also be highlycompensated.
Please if you are willing to assist me Kindly contact my lawyer and I will likeyou to know that I have discussed with the lawyer who will work with youconcerning the transfer of the money feel free to contact him so that he canexplain the transfer procedure to you directly.
Please contact my Lawyer with the details below
Contact Person: Advocate Adam Smith
Telephone :
Fax: Number
E-mailto:sshirleys@webmail.co.za
I await urgent reply.
I looking forward to reading from you.
Mrs. Shirley Schadeberg  

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