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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: "Tema Williams" <temawilliams1133@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006 08:37:23 +0000
Subject: PLEASE CALL ME +27-835122070 OR URGENT REPLY

FROM TEMA WILLIAMS
JOHANNESBURG,SOUTH AFRICA.
TELL:+27-835122070,

PLEASE REPLY TO MY PRIVATE EMAIL: temawilliams176@galmail.co.za

Dear Sir,

I am MR, TEMA WILLIAMS, the son of late MR.PATRICK WILLIAMS, who was
murdered in a land dispute in ZIMBABWE.I got your contact during my search for
reliable&compitent foreigner to handle a confidential financial transaction,
then I decided to write you. My late father was among the few black
Zimbabwean rich farmers murdered in cold blood by the agent of the ruling
government of President ROBERT MUGABE for his alleged support and sympathy
for Zimbabwean opposition party. Before the death of my father, he took me
to South Africa to deposit the sum of Twelve million US Dollars ($12m) with
a security and finance company, as if he knew the looming danger in
Zimbabwe. The money was deposited as a gem/precious stone to avoid much
dumourage from the security firm. This money was earmarked for the purchase
of new machinery and chemicals for the farms and the establishment of new
farms in Lesotho and Swaziland. This land problem arose when President R.
MUGABE introduced a new land Act. which wholly affects the White rich
farmers and some few blacks vehemently condemned the 'MODUS OPERANDI' adopted
by the government. This resulted to rampant killing and mob actions. I and my
family who are currentlystaying in South Africa as refugees or asylum seekers
have decided to enter your name as foreigner/beneficiary of the Trunck Cases
containing the Cash (USD12M)
for futher transfer of the money to a foreign country where we can invest it. I
am faced with the dilemma of claiming/investing this amount of money in
South Africa for fear of encountering the same experience in future since
both countries have the same political history. Moreover, the South African
monetary policy/law does not allow such investment hence I am seeking for an
asylum or refugee. I must let you know that this business is 100% risk free
and the nature of your business does not necessary matter. So if you are
willing to assist us claim the ownership of this money,I and my family have
agreed to give you 20% of the total money, 40% will be for a joint business
venture I will be doing with you and another 35% will be for me and my family
which we shall also invest in your country and the remaining 5%
will be mapped out for all expenses we may incure during the transaction.
Therefor, if you are willing and interested to render the needed assistance.
Please funish me your private phone and Fax number for easy and better
communication.
Remember that this is highly confidential and the success of this business
depends on how secret it is kept.
Expecting your reply soonest.
Best Regard.

TEMA WILLIAMS.

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