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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: "Mr.Charles Levi" <ttttodi21@megamail.pt>
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:43:10 -0000 (WET)
Subject: I know it might be a surprise to you

I know it might be a surprise to you

Good Day Sir,

My name is Levi c. Khama, It might be a surprise to you where I got your
contact address; I got it from your country's business journal, and I
apologise for any inconvenience this mail may cause you.

I wish to inform you about my situation in confidence, involving the transfer
of US$10,000 000.00 (ten Million United States Dollars) into your personal or
company's account for safe keeping until my arrival to your country.

Now, I would like you to join hands with me for the clearance of the fund from
the financial firm and the subsequent transfer processing. In fact, I
discussed my transfer intention with a financial consultant and I was assured
of a convenient and legal transfer of the fund to the overseas account that my
overseas partner shall make available.

I have set aside the mode of sharing at 70% for myself and 30% for you for
your anticipated collaboration. If there is any form of assistance you can
render to my situation please kindly reach me immediately.

please include your personal telephone and fax number. Finally, I advise that
you here to the required confidentiality that this matter demands.

Kind Regards,
Levi C Khama.



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