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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: stanleycosmos66 cosmos <stanleycosmos66@yahoo.ca>
Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:33:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re.


Dear sir

I do foresee the surprise this letter will bring to
you as it comes from a stranger. But rest assured as it comes with best
of intentions. However, your address was courtesy of a business journal
at the World Trade Center in Johannesburg. But after due consideration
from your profile, I became aware and assured of your credibility of
handling this trust and my future. Thus, after my humble decision to
solicit for your understanding and co-operation in

this transaction, as it will be beneficial to all of us involved.My name is Mr.Stanley Cosmos Nyerere, from Tanzania.
 
I am the son of the Late President of Tanzania JULIUS NWALIMU
NYERERE, who died about some years ago. My father used his position then
to make for himself and us some
fortune. My father died after a
protracted illness. I was studying overseas when my father died and I
was forced to return for the funeral. His attorney notified me and my
family about my father's Will with his chambers. When I was going
through the will, I discovered that my late father had used his position
then to make some money, which he brilliantly transferred and deposited
it with a private Security Company here in Johannesburg, Republic of
South Africa. He deposited this consignment as valuables.The Security
Company does not know that this
consignment contains cash money,
except the attorney and me.The amount is TWENTY FIVE MILLION UNITED
STATES DOLLARS(SUD$25M)MILLION.
 
 However, my aim of contacting you is to help me and take this sum
into your nominated account in your country or any other part of the
world. Secondly, you will also help me look for a profitable investment
overseas because I don't have knowledge of international investments. As
a result of my present situation, I won't be able to conclude this
transaction alone.If you are interested in helping me out, try and
contact
me with the above phone numbers, indicating your interest to help me,
not forgetting to include your private phone and fax numbers for easier
communication. I will then furnish you with more details. I have
mutually agreed to compensate you with 25% of the total sum for your
assistance, 5% for any expenses that might be incurred in the process of
this transaction.
 
Then the remaining 70% will remain for my family and me,which you will help us invest in your
country.
Be informed that this transaction needs utmost trust,Looking forward to receiving your urgent reply. God bless you!
 Best Regards,
Mr Stanley Cosmos Nyerere.
Mobile:00 27 719 544 120

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