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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: "frank zuma" <frankzuma_4@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:36:16 +0000
Subject: FROM: MR, FRANK ZUMA

FROM: MR, FRANK ZUMA
TEL: +27-83-4721101
EMAIL ADDRESS, frankzuma_4@hotmail.com



Dear Sir,

I am a financial consultant based in east London, South Africa I have a
Client (a widow) she has USDM36, 000,000 with a private equity
Investment trust company for safekeeping. And she is willing to offer
You 17% of the total fund if you can assist her transfer this fund to
Your country or any bank of your wish.


She wishes to invest in a stable economy. Her interest is in companies
With potentials for rapid growth in long terms. My client is interested
In placing part of her fund in your company, if your country bi-laws
Allows foreign investment.

You can contact me for more details via my e-mail address or with Your
reference.

Yours faithfully,

MR FRANK ZUMA

N: B The fund is free from drug and laundering related offences and this
Transaction need utmost confidentiality.

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