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Scam Alert – Mrs. Theresa Brown has decided to donate

Historical record: This report is older than 30 days. While the core tactics remain relevant, scammers may have evolved their methods.

Scam Analysis: This is a common inheritance or charity scam. The sender claims to be an aging or ill widow looking to donate her fortune to a reliable person. If you respond, you will be asked to cover ‘transfer fees’ or ‘legal costs’ before the funds can be released. Do not engage or share your details.

Hello, my dearest

My name is Mrs. Theresa Brown. I am a dying woman who has decided to donate sum of $7,000,000.00 what she has to a reliable individual who will act as I will instruct her here.

I am 69 years old and was diagnosed with cancer about 3 years ago. I have been touched by God to donate what I have inherited from my late father to you for the good work of God rather than allow my uncle to use my father’s hard-earned funds ungodly.

I will be undergoing an operation in London, and I pray that I survive the operation. I have decided to will the sum of $7,000,000.00 (seven million United States dollars only) deposited in De Nederlandsche Bank to you for the good work of the Lord, the orphanage, the needy, and to help the motherless.

Presently, I have informed my doctor, Dr. John Kelvin, about my decision to give this fund to a reliable individual. You are to get back to me immediately if you are interested in carrying out this task so that I can instruct you on how to get in touch with my doctor.

Lastly, I know I have never met you, but to fulfill this, which borders me most, and because I got your email address through my search on the Internet, my mind tells me to inform you about this, and I hope you act sincerely. Please get back to me immediately.

God bless you.
Mrs. Theresa Brown