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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: "Chris Sithole" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dmesaoffice1@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2016 13:24:11 +0200
Subject: Hello My Good Friend

FROM: Mr. Chris Sithole
DIRECT TEL NO: 27 60 420 5033
EMAIL: dmesaoffice1@gmail.com

Good Day,

May I have your attention in the execution of the under mentioned relationship.
In line with my current expansion, I would like to solicit partnership with you or your firm by providing funds for investment in your country.

Your honest cooperation would be highly appreciated.

Get back to me only on this email id to enable me elaborate more. (dmesaoffice1@gmail.com)

I kindly wait to hear from you.

Yours Sincerely,

Mr: Chris Sithole
Tel: +27 60 420 5033

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