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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: "Cecelia Nyerere" <cn_004@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:32:55 +0000
Subject: RE: LETTER

MRS.CECELIA NYERERE
EMAIL:cnyerere0001@excite.com
ATTENTION,



I do foresee the surprise this letter will bring to you as it comes
from a stranger. But rest assured as it comes with the best of
intentions. However, your address was courtesy of a world journal here in
Johannesburg.But after due consideration from your profile,

I became aware and assured of your credibility of handling this trust and my
future. Thus, after my humble decision to solicit your understanding
cooperation in this transaction, as it will be beneficial to all of us
involved.


My nameis Mrs. Cecelia Nyerere from Tanzania.I am the wife of the late
president of Tanzania JULIUS NYERERE, who died four years back. My husband
used his position then to make for himself and for us some fortune. My
husband died after a protracted illness. His attorney notified me and my
family about my husband's Will, with his chambers. When I was going through
the will,I discovered that my late husband had used his position then to
make some money, which he brilliantly transferred and deposited it with a
privateSecurity Company in London.He deposited this consignment as
valuables.The Seturity Company does not know that this consignment
Contains cash money, except the attorney and me.


The amount is Thirty million (US$30 million). However my aim of
contacting you is to help me and take this some into your nominated
account in South Africa or any other part of the world. Secondly, you will
also help me look for a profitable investment overseas because I don't have
knowledge of international investments. As a result of my present situation,
I won't be able to conclude this transaction alone.


If you are interested in helping me out, try and contact me with the
above email indicating your Interest to help me.I will then furnish you with
more details. I have mutually agreed to compansete you with 25% of the sum
for your assistance.5% for expenses in the course of the transaction. Then
the remaining 70% will remain for my family and me, which you will help us
invest.


Be informed that this transaction needs utmost trust and
confidentiality. Note also that the transaction attracts no risk on
your side hense all the modalities for safe, smooth and succesful
transaction have been arranged by me. Please I need your Soonest response.
Thanks you. And God Bless

Best regards


Mrs Cecelia Nyerere.

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