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Scam Alert! – Mrs. Dorine Wood who has decided to donate what I have to a reliable individual

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 widespread charity or donation scam. The sender claims to be a wealthy widow with a terminal illness looking to donate her fortune. If you respond, you will be asked to pay ‘processing fees’ or ‘taxes’ before the funds can be released. Do not reply or share personal information.

My name is Mrs. Dorine Wood, I am a dying woman who has decided to donate what I have to a reliable individual who will act as I will instruct here. I am 69 years old and was diagnosed with cancer about 3 years ago. God has touched me to donate what I have inherited from my late father to you for God’s good work, 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)to you for the good work of the lord, the orphanage, the needy and to help the motherless.

Right now, I have let my lawyer barrister Eric James know about my decision to WILL 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 lawyer.

Lastly, I know I have never met you, but to fulfill this which borders me most and 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. Dorine Wood