419 scam: "Mrs. Elizabeth" <pt822249@gmail.com> Mrs. Elizabeth Edward.

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Elizabeth" <pt822249@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrselizabethedward46@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:00:21 -0700
Subject: Mrs. Elizabeth Edward.

Greetings to you and your family, How are you today?

Dear Beloved ,my name is Mrs. Elizabeth Edward. From the United States
of America. However, I know that this message may surprise you, please
consider this in all seriousness, I asked for your help in the most
gentle language. I checked your profile on the internet and I
considered you worthy for this transaction. I am a dying woman who has
decided to donate what I have for charities. I am 63 years old and
have been diagnosed with Lung, Cervical & Throat Cancer four years
ago. Immediately after the death of my husband, life for me in this
world is not so important, as we are spending our lives in this world
to be able to have a place in heaven.

I was touched by God to donate what I inherited from my late husband
to the good work for humanity, instead of allowing his relatives to
ruthlessly use my husband's funds. While lying on my sickbed, I want
you to help me realize my last wish on earth, which will be very
beneficial to you. I want a total amount of (â‚¬9.5 Million Euros) to be
released to you, and I want you to distribute part of it to any
charity of your choice, for your kindness, in this work that you must
do. I'm offering you 50%. while 50% of the Fund will go to any charity
work that you choose once you accept me to help me utilize this money
very well.

Remain blessed in the name of the Lord.

Yours Sincerely.
Mrs. Elizabeth Edward.

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