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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 phil <frank_phil03@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 02:45:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Family Fund Transfer Assistance And Investiment


From: From: Frank Philemon
Tel:+27-73 1963 711,
E-mail:frank_phil03@yahoo.com

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO

Sir,

With due respect, trust and humility, I use this medium to write this letter to you irrespective of the fact That you do not know me, but please do consider this letter as a request from a widow in dare need of Assistance.

Let me formally introduce myself. I am Mr Frank Philemon, the eldest son ,Chief Johnson Philemon the renowned Zimbabwean Wine and Cattle Ranch farmer. I got you contact courtesy of a business journal from the South African Information Exchange in my earnest Search for a reliable and trustworthy individual/company who can assist me in this business.

During the war waged against the farmers in Zimbabwe by the supporters and cohorts of President Robert Mugable to claim all the white owned farms in our country, my late husband belonged to one of the classes of farmers targeted by the ZANU-PF armed group, because he did not support their ideas and Policies.

In the course of the revolution in the country, the ZANU-PF armed group attacked and invaded My father farms, burning, destroying and eventually killing him. After my father death last Year, I managed to escape the boundaries of Zimbabwe into South Africa with my only surviving son, because our lives were threatened and Zimbabwe was no longer safe for us. We escaped safely into South Africa with my father,s lifetime fortune of US$6,000,000(Six million , US dollars and) cash, bonds, important documents of property title and other valuables, which he instructed me as the eldest son on before his death. The money and valuables were concealed and secured in two treasure boxes, and were transported to Johannesburg through diplomatic means. The boxes are currently safely secured in the vaults of a private security and brokerage firm here in Johannesburg.

Presently, I am residing temporarily with my son in Johannesburg pending the outcome of an appeal filed on my behalf by my attorney for the Department of Home Affairs to grant us political asylum. At the moment, I am in a dilemma on how to move this money safely out of South Africa for investments.
Moreover due to South Africas governments stringent monetary Policies/regulations and the sensitive and volatile political status of the region, it would be most Dangerous to attempt investments here as such act could jeopardize our chances.

In recognition of your personal executive powers and investment opportunities that abound in your country, I solicit for your assistance in moving this money into your bank account for safekeeping pending our future arrival for investments. I have resolved to compensate you adequately by offering a brokerage commission of 30% of the money.
We have also earmarked 5% for pre-transfer expenses we may incur in the course of the transaction and guarantee that any other expenses During the transaction are subject to refund.

I have in mind to establish a good business and friendly relationship with you in the nearest future if you are able to assist us. Please let me receive your approval or reply through by telephoning Or faxing and feel free to ask questions you may consider relevant.
If you are unable to assist please be kind to notify me so that I can look for a suitable alternative.

Please accept my warm compliments, as I earnestly await your response.

Best Regards,

Mr Frank Philemon




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