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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: baloyi themba <balthem09@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 07:14:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: URGENT AND CONFIDENTIAL


FROM: BALOYI THEMBA
11,Greenville Street
Sandton South Africa
TEL: +27-833-493003
Email: balthem09@yahoo.com

ATTN: Managing Director/CEO ,

Dear Sir ,

I am Baloyi Themba the son of late PRINCE Dan Themba who was murdered as a result of the land dispute/reform in ZIMBABWE. I got your contact during my search for reliable and competent foreigner to assist us in a confidential financial transaction, then I decided to write you. My late father was among the few black Zimbabwean rich farmers murdered in cold blood by the agent of the ruling government of PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE for his alleged Financial support and sympathy for Zimbabwean Opposition Party, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). Before the death of my father, he took me to South Africa to deposit the sum of TWELVE MILLION UNITED STATE DOLLARS ($12M. USD) with a security and financial company, as if he for saw the looming dangers in Zimbabwe. The money was deposited as his personal belongings to avoid much demurrage
from the security firm. The money was earmarked for the purchase of new machinery and the establishment of new farms in Lesotho and Swaziland.'
The land problem arose when President ROBERT MUGABE introduced a new land Act, Which wholly affected the white rich farmers and some few opposition blacks vehemently condemned the new land reform Act adopted by the government. This resulted to rampant killing and mob actions. I and my family who are currently staying in South Africa as refugees or asylum seekers have decided to contact your person for assistance to transfer the money to your country or the account you may wish to provide for us where we can invest it. I am faced with the dilemma of claiming/investing this amount of money in South Africa for fear of encountering the same experience in future since both countries have the same political history. Moreover, the South African monetary policy/law does not allow such investment hence I am seeking for an asylum. I must let you know that this business is 100% risk free and the nature of your business does not necessary matter.
So, if you are willing to assist my family move out this fund as well as invest it wisely in your country,
I and my family have agreed to go into partnership with you after the successful transfer of
this fund into your account. You shall be given 25% of the total money, 70% will be for our family while the remaining 5% will be mapped out for all expenses we may incur during the transaction.
Therefore, if you are capable and interested to render the needed assistance, endeavor to reply through my e-mail address or the above number. I also need your private phone and fax number for easy and better communication.
Remember that this Transaction is highly confidential mostly for the safety of our lives here in South Africa. Expecting your reply soonest.
Best Regards,

BALOYI THEMBA


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