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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: paul itiba <paulitiba400@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 01:32:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: ATTN.: PRESIDENT/C.E.O


MR.Paul Itiba
TEL: - 27-83-715-9224
ATTN.: PRESIDENT/C.E.O

my name is Paul Itiba, the eldest child of Mr. McCarthy Itiba of Zimbabwe. It might be a surprise to you where i got your contact address. I got your email address with the help of my family adviser through his extensive research and based on the instruction given to him by me to look for some one with credibility, and a strong reputation in business world.
During the current crisis against the farmers of Zimbabwe by supporters of our president Robert mugabe to claim and seize all the white owned farms and farms owned by opposition minority and there by distributing the said farms to his party members and his followers. My father was one of the best and among the most successful commercial farmers in the land; and knowing of his open criticism and condemnation of the president’s political ideology, his religious segregation and totalitarian rule.

My father’s farm was invaded and every thing burnt down, his property confiscated, investment and assets seized. subsequently he was killed. During this struggle, and prior to his untimely death, he brought my attention to the sum of us$12.7million us dollars deposited at a security company in South Africa as valuables. he said to me and i quote "my child i wish to draw your attention to the money i deposited in a security company as valuables in south Africa; in case of any untimely death, i want you to do your best as my eldest child to get the money out of south Africa and start a new life with your mother and your junior brother in a stable environment especially where there’s religious freedom and respect for human life.
After the death of my father, my mother and i with my younger brother decided to move out of Zimbabwe for the safety of our lives and seek for political asylum in South Africa. Afterward myself and my mother decided to contact any reliable oversea firms or individual who could assist us by coming down to south Africa to open a non-resident account which my political status as an asylum seeker prohibits me from operating.this is where my family adviser came up with your contact email address from his research.
this money will be deposited into the account you will open and later be channeled out to your nominated overseas account. We as asylum seekers here in South Africa are not allowed to operate any type of account. if my proposition is considered, we agreed that 5% of the total sum will be for expenses incurred during this transaction,20% will be for you for your assistance while 75% will be for me and my family to invest in your country with your assistance, so we can start a new life in a stable environment. if you feel like helping me, please contact me through the above telephone number for detailed information as well, please include your contact telephone number and fax if possible.
Note.
(1) The key word to this transaction is absolute confidentiality and secrecy. This transaction is 100% risk free and urgent response will be highly appreciated.
(2) We as Africans we place so much emphases on trust and openness in all our business dealings, as well as believing in our religious principles according to the world of god.
REGARDS
Paul Itiba





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