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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: "toni nyerere" <toninyerere3@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 12:59:54 +0200
Subject: From Toni Nyerere

MR.TONI NYERERE
TEL:+27-73-161-2399
JOHANNESBURG,SOUTH AFRICA


BUSSINES ASSISTANCE

Dear Jurgen,

I do foresee the surprise this letter will bring to you as it comes from a
stranger. My name is MrToni Nyerere from Tanzania. I am the son of the
Second wife of the late President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania ,who died in
London after a protracted illness. Due to the usuall Polygamous family
problem in our Region that arises whenever the head of the family dies,My
Father brilliantly tried his possible best to put a halt over that when he
dies. Before his death,he used his position then to make for himself and us
some fortune.

Though before his death,I was studying overseas[REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA]
when my father died and I was forced to return for the funeral and after his
burial we were summoned by his Lawyers for declearation of his "WILL" and
fortunately for us,a sealed parcel was given to us where it disclosed [via
the Documents in it]that he left us with a great fortune of [US$25.5
MILLION ]TWENTY FIVE.FIVE MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS, IN THE REPUBLIC OF
SOUTH AFRICA which he deposited Diplomatically with a Private
Finance/Security Company on behalf of a foreign partner.Also in the parcel
is a contact informations of his partner from United kingdom whom he advised
that we should consult for retrieval,transfer and investing this fund but
till this moment,we have tried to contact the linked partner but to no
avail.And due the fact that we are residing in South Africa under the
Refugee Status,we are highly restricted and for a proper,legal and
succesfull transfeering of this fund,a Foreign partner is highly needed.

While seeking for a relliable and a trustworthy person who can
confidentially render us the assistance needed,I came accross your email
address and decided to inform you of the situation and also hoping that your
experiece and advise will be highly needed in terms of investment.

If you are interested in helping me out, try and contact me with the above
telephone and e-mail numbers indicating your interest to help my family.I
will then furnish you with more details. I have mutually agreed to
compensate you with 25% of the total sum for your assistance, 5% for
expenses that might be incurred in the course of the transaction. Then the
remaining 70% will remain for my family,which you will help us invest in
your country.

In conclusion, this transaction is 100% percent risk free if treated with
absolute confidentiallities and privacy that it required.Moreso, my late
Father's Advocate who also a South African citizen is here to assist us in
any aspect prior to the conclussion of this transaction.

Most importantly,as I tried to explain to you,this Fund have no relation to
Drug nor Terrorism rather,it is a legitmate fund that was gained by my Late
Father as the President of the Country.
Looking forward to receiving your urgent reply.you can call me on phone or
fax numbers above.
God bless you.

MR.TONI NYERERE
FOR THE FAMILY.

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