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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: nzamba micheal <nzamba1930@yahoo.ca>
Reply-To: nzamba1969@yahoo.fr
Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 16:48:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT REPLY NEEDED.


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: nzamba1930@yahoo.ca

My dear,

I deem it very necessary introducing myself to you/ before placing this proposal for your consideration.

Although your company is highly projected by International business directories and publications, I however was enticed to write you this mail on recommendation for a joint venture project for the profitable investment of a medium term disponibility capital worth of 8 million USD which we presently have within our authoritative for immediate investment.

I find it of extreme importance to clarify you that these fund that I are providing for the joint venture investment project does not fall within the popular category of funds stolen from Africa Governments, funds meant for illegal acquisition of war arms and ammunitions, etcetera. But rather, I and my colleague as the principal officials in the respective units charged with the responsibility of managing, accounting, securing and payment of Benin Contract funds to awarded contractors, I have been able to temporarily set aside this 8 Million USD which makes up only a little fraction of the funds scheduled for use in the year 2012 for last phase of a 6years Nationwide project of rehabilitation, procurement and installation of infrastructural facilities worth of US$ 89 million which has allocated for the project.

The major awarded contractors have been paid their approved advance/motivation amounts and they have commenced operations while the major balance payment are schedule for the last quarter of the year 2012 when the last phase of the contracts projects are expected to be completed.

Therefore, considering the fact that these funds will be lying idle for the six years, I hence forth objected to take out only 8 million USD for this project as I are required by strict stipulations to return this money back to the presidential treasury in 6years time when we are expected to present our Audit for the last phase of the contract.

However, I leave it up to you to employ your vast experience in sourcing and negotiating for the project that you consider most feasible/lucrative.

In the meantime, I request your immediate confirmation of receipt of this email and indicating your interest to collaborate with Me so that i can discuss constructively on all relevant points and evaluation of your proposed investment project after which i shall release the funds upon our satisfaction.

A waiting for your urgent response,

Mr Micheal Nzamba

Director Commercial


N.B I request your immediate portfolio/confirmation of receipt of this email and indicating your interest to collaborate with me so that we can discuss constructively on all relevant points

and evaluation of your proposed investment project after which you shall proceed.

- nzamba micheal


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