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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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Please note about this email:

Fraud email example:

From: "jonan njoku" <dicodan@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 16:55:28 +0200
Subject: BUSINESS INVESTMENT

Dear Sir / Madam
I am a member of the "Contract Award Committee", Federal Ministry of
Mining and Energy Resources, Republic South Africa. My colleagues are in search of an individual who will assist us to transfer of Eighteen Million US Dollars (US$18M) and subsequent investment of same in lucrative ventures in your country. You will receive this fund as an applied contractor.
For your support and partnership, please reply me to negotiate the fees or the percentage you will be paid when the funds arrive in your bank account. You must however note that this transaction, with regards to our disposition to continue with you, is subject to these terms.
Firstly, our conviction of your transparency. Secondly, that you treat this transaction with confidentiality. Finally and above all, that you will provide an account for which you have absolute control. Should you not have an account; our financial services coordinator will direct you to open an online account at the appropriate time.
I am looking forward to doing business with you and do solicit your
confidentiality in this transaction, Please email your response to me
through my confidential email address; danielzuma@yahoo.com  for me to update you with further details and our plans as to how we intend to actualize this transaction. Also provide me with your telephone and fax number so I can reach for further deliberation.
Sincerely Yours
Mr Daniel Zuma
Please email danielzuma@yahoo.com


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