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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: "james khumalo" <jameskhumalo100@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: jameskhumalo201@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:58:37 +0000
Subject: BUSSINESS PROPOSAL

xAttn: Director,

My name is James Khumalo I am the chief general accountant of a reputable
bank in South African and by my position, I was privileged to use my
position to over invoice a contract by excess of $12.5Million Dollars, and
what I need now is a reliable and trust worthy Foreigner whom I will work in
hand with, to pull out this excess money of ($12.500.000:00}

I have agreed to give you 40% of the total sum. I will handle all the
documentation of the deal, which is risk free, while you will provide me
with your company or private account where the money will transferred to.
I will use my position to influence this project in other to be concluded
within 7banking days. This is a secret deal and must be treated as such,
when you confirm your interest I will tell you the next step. Please include
your private telephone numbers in your reply.

Regards,
Mr. James Khumalo

xAttn: Director,

My name is James Khumalo I am the chief general accountant of a reputable
bank in South African and by my position, I was privileged to use my
position to over invoice a contract by excess of $12.5Million Dollars, and
what I need now is a reliable and trust worthy Foreigner whom I will work in
hand with, to pull out this excess money of ($12.500.000:00}

I have agreed to give you 40% of the total sum. I will handle all the
documentation of the deal, which is risk free, while you will provide me
with your company or private account where the money will transferred to.
I will use my position to influence this project in other to be concluded
within 7banking days. This is a secret deal and must be treated as such,
when you confirm your interest I will tell you the next step. Please include
your private telephone numbers in your reply.

Regards,
Mr. James Khumalo

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