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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: "Vivian"<viv_chi@myway.com>
Reply-To: mi_combi@sify.com
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:33:47 -0500 (EST)
Subject: URGENT ASSISTANCE NEEDED




cc

I am Mrs vivian chinamasa , a widow and national of zimbabwe . I was married to late Mr.peter chinamasa , a left - Wing leader and a strong opposition to the government of zimbabwe. led by Robert Mugabe. My husband ,late Peter chinamasa's death was politically motivated during white farmers Revolt over land ownership and acquisition by government last year which led to mass killing, rape and treason in zimbabwe.My husband, WILL and TESTAMENT as executed by a reputable attorney shows that he bequeath his personal effects ,his two houses here in zimbabwe , fifteen Million Dollars (US$15M)which is presently Abroad to me his widow and our seven year old son,Tony Chinamasa absolutely.My son and I as the trustee of this WILL can apply the fifteen Million Dollars (US$15M) in any viable investment with the aid of an investor we so desire.

I really need your advise and cooperation so that this money ,Fifteen million United States Dollars (US$15M) can be invested in your company or any viable project in your country as my safety and that of my son is no longer guaranteed in zimbabwe.Government forces keep watch on my husband's house twenty four hours daily.

I have taken you in total confidence and I hope you will not fail me..

I shall send to you a power of attoney which will anable you take delivery of the fund fifteen million Dollars(US$15M) ,so that I and little son can leave this country immediately.



Treat as Urgent

Yours sincerely,

Vivian.





URGENT ASSISTANCE NEEDED



I am Mrs vivian chinamasa , a widow and national of zimbabwe . I was married to late Mr.peter chinamasa , a left - Wing leader and a strong opposition to the government of zimbabwe. led by Robert Mugabe. My husband ,late Peter chinamasa's death was politically motivated during white farmers Revolt over land ownership and acquisition by government last year which led to mass killing, rape and treason in zimbabwe.My husband, WILL and TESTAMENT as executed by a reputable attorney shows that he bequeath his personal effects ,his two houses here in zimbabwe , fifteen Million Dollars (US$15M)which is presently Abroad to me his widow and our seven year old son,Tony Chinamasa absolutely.My son and I as the trustee of this WILL can apply the fifteen Million Dollars (US$15M) in any viable investment with the aid of an investor we so desire.

I really need your advise and cooperation so that this money ,Fifteen million United States Dollars (US$15M) can be invested in your company or any viable project in your country as my safety and that of my son is no longer guaranteed in zimbabwe.Government forces keep watch on my husband's house twenty four hours daily.

I have taken you in total confidence and I hope you will not fail me..

I shall send to you a power of attoney which will anable you take delivery of the fund fifteen million Dollars(US$15M) ,so that I and little son can leave this country immediately.



Treat as Urgent

Yours sincerely,

Vivian.





URGENT ASSISTANCE NEEDED



I am Mrs vivian chinamasa , a widow and national of zimbabwe . I was married to late Mr.peter chinamasa , a left - Wing leader and a strong opposition to the government of zimbabwe. led by Robert Mugabe. My husband ,late Peter chinamasa's death was politically motivated during white farmers Revolt over land ownership and acquisition by government last year which led to mass killing, rape and treason in zimbabwe.My husband, WILL and TESTAMENT as executed by a reputable attorney shows that he bequeath his personal effects ,his two houses here in zimbabwe , fifteen Million Dollars (US$15M)which is presently Abroad to me his widow and our seven year old son,Tony Chinamasa absolutely.My son and I as the trustee of this WILL can apply the fifteen Million Dollars (US$15M) in any viable investment with the aid of an investor we so desire.

I really need your advise and cooperation so that this money ,Fifteen million United States Dollars (US$15M) can be invested in your company or any viable project in your country as my safety and that of my son is no longer guaranteed in zimbabwe.Government forces keep watch on my husband's house twenty four hours daily.

I have taken you in total confidence and I hope you will not fail me..

I shall send to you a power of attoney which will anable you take delivery of the fund fifteen million Dollars(US$15M) ,so that I and little son can leave this country immediately.



Treat as Urgent

Yours sincerely,

Vivian.









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