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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Robert Gezi" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <r.gezi0101@live.co.za>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:05:46 +0200
Subject: Urgent Business(World Cup 2010)

From : Mr. Robert Gezi
128 Andreis Street, 2107 Pretoria.      
South Africa.
 
Request for Business Relationship.
 
Sir,
 
Please accept this surprise email sent to you, and please I really need you to read this message carefully for your understanding and cooperation of the reason in contacting you. I could only get your direct attention via this email to comprehend this project intention.
First, I also must solicit your confidence in a business transaction of this nature; I am a member of the South African Local Organising Committee for Soccer World Cup 2010 (SALOC) and my name is Robert Gezi.
 
I and two other partners working with Department of Finance & Economic Affairs in Pretoria South Africa are currently seeking for a foreign partner whose cooperation we need to claim and transfer the sum of $26M Twenty Six Million U.S. Dollars. This money is legitimate and is accrued following the LOCs Annual General Meeting of the Board of Directors in Sandton, Johannesburg. The LOC has approved funding of $423 Million Dollars from FIFA to deliver the tournament, of which 32% was spent by the end of the 2008/2009 financial year.
 
I am sharing this information with you as though it is highly confidential and have the faith you will uphold it, with the world cup just barely 8weeks to kick off, the actual contract was over invoiced whereas thismoney is the surplus amount, and the contractors are being paid entirely to ensure that all works are completed in time. The money is presently in a specialized account waiting to be paid out fromthe Reserve Bank here in South Africa to any overseas beneficiary/account confirmed by us as the contractor/beneficiary.
 
By virtue of my positions as member of the South African Local Organising Committee for Soccer World Cup 2010, I cannot acquire this money in my name or personal capacity, and as a civil service cannot own or operate offshore account. On the other hand, it is not safe for us to keep quiet about the money now that payments are being released.
 
Therefore, my mandate now as a matter of trust is to look for an overseas partner who could work with us to facilitate transfer of this fund to a safe account for our mutual benefit
 
Basically, this is what we need from you,
 
(1) To cooperate with us and act as a subcontractor to receive the money as payment of a contract executed here in South Africa during this constructions and infrastructure upgrade. The original contract sum has been paid out, and the sub contract amount which we shall secure all legal documentation and approvals based on the time of completion of the contract to authenticate our claim. 
(2) Provide a private telephone and fax number for easy communication under your control.         
(3)Receive the money as the beneficiary in your bank account, take out your commission and keep the rest of the money for us or disburse as shall be instructed. I will arrive in your country to meet you after the transfer is completed successfully.
 
We intend to offer you 30% of the total amount and wish also to be generous in all ramifications to ensure a smooth transaction. You will be free to indicate the best account for this operation. Since our objective is to invest the money in a foreign country, it would be appreciated if you could also help us in investing into profitable/lucrative ventures in your country or a joint venture establishment.
 
Please note that this transaction is legitimate and without risk with our full directives and your cooperation, we are guaranteed the payment will be released to your nominated bank account.
 
Please your urgent response to let me know your decision if you can handle this transaction or any suggestion on this matter will be highly appreciated and do reply on my private email: r.gezi0101@live.co.za.
 
Thanking you in advance for your sincere cooperation and integrity to maintain the confidentiality of this proposal.
 
Yours truly,                                                                                                                            
Mr. Robert Gezi
Executive Member        
(SALOC)
Soccer World Cup 2010                                                                                                                        

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