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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: trans trans <assistancetr999@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:30:25 -0800 (PST)
Subject: BUSINESS TRANSACTION


PENSION INSURANCE COMMITTEE
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
UNION BUILDING PRETORIA
SOUTH AFRICA

Sir,

My name is Hon. Michael Abraham, the chairman for the committee on Pension,insurance and manpower development in the National Assembly of the Republic Of South Africa.

THE PROPOSITION:

We have the sum of US$10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Dollars) that i intend to transfer overseas through the assistance of a foreign partner. This money came as a result of over provision in the budget for unclaimed pension and accident insurance. This over
provision was done by my committee but all payments have been made to beneficiaries leaving behind the over budgeted amount which amounts to
US$10,000,000.00 which is deposited in the ABSA Bank here in South Africa.

I am contacting you therefore, to stand in as the beneficiary to process this fund into your custody.As soon as you consent to this I will immediately send you the process to the transfer of the fund in your name so you can make claim to it. I will provide you with 30% your assistance and 5% to be set aside for reimbursement for expenses that may arise during the process of concluding the transaction. The fund shall be transferred to you legally in accordance to all laid down procedures governing transfer of funds.

Presently, you can reach me by return mail.You should also include your telephone/fax numbers in your reply, for secured communication between us.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

I await your response.

MICHEAL ABRAHAMS HONS



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