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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: "michael themba" <mthemba00@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:11:46 +0100
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL PROPOSAL

81 Mostyn Hall 7 Princess Place
Park Town 2193
Email:mthemba001@yahoo.com
Johannesburg South Africa
Mobile: +27 78-288 3322

Dear Friend,

My name is Mr. Michael Themba, I work as manager overseeing the distribution
of imported materials to the late Mr. Akihiko Saito, who suffered casualty
and died during the Iraq crisis. I am writing this personal letter to
request your business cooperation.

This matter is in regards to Mr. Akihiko Saito, Japanese, who was a diplomat
and a former member of the French Foreign Legion who worked for a Hart
Security Ltd., and an oil contractor with ADNOC. He was awarded a contract
worth $0.12Billion by ADNOC for the supply of oil drilling equipment.
He did receive a mobilization of 80million USD as soon as the contract award
was approved, he did execute the contract but during the final stage he ran
into serious trouble with the militants. SEE EXTRACT:
He was subsequently killed on the 28th of May 2005.
http://icasualties.org/oif/Civ.aspx
Scroll down to see his profile.

I worked for Mr. Akihiko Saito, as a manager overseeing the distribution of
imported materials. I am South African citizen from Botswana parents. I was
very close to Mr. Akihito, as I did assist him in communication and others
during the process of the contract award. I ensured that his balance
contract payment $39.9 Million Dollars was secured accordingly. I have the
original copies of all the contract documents and I will send them to you
for perusal as soon as you confirm the receipt of this email.
The wife of the late contractor is not in good health and she has given me
approval for the process I am about to take. She has guaranteed the process
of securing the funds in a bank account and possibly offshore investment in
their interest. She does not want the brother of the late contractor to be
aware of the deal as all her husbands’ assets are willed to her and her
children. This is the primary reason why we have to keep this business
confidential. Mr. Hironobu Saito is a brother to Mr. Akihiko Saito but in
the late contractors "will", there is no mention of the name of Mr. Hironobu
Saito, rather all assets are willed to Wife of late contractor and her
little children.

We shall have to secure the above sum ($39.9 Million Dollars) in your
reliable bank account. All the original documents regarding the said
contract are in my possession and will be forwarded to you accordingly. A
letter of authority would be issued in your favour by the next of kin that
would authorize you to receive the Investment Capital, with the
authorization letter, we shall effect the change of beneficiary of the funds
to be in your favour. You shall make immediate arrangement to hold a meeting
with me to proceed with claiming the Investment Capital and transferring it
to your reliable account through my good contact at the South African
Reserve Bank.
As soon as I receive a response from you, I shall send you the service and
non-disclosure agreement.
Take note that this transaction is 100% legitimate and risk free. You shall
be paid 5% of this fund for assisting to secure the funds for investment
purposes. Please ensure that this matter is kept strictly confidential.

Thanks for honoring this invitation.
Expecting your email response.
Mr. Michael Themba
Mobile: +27 78-288-3322.

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