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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: "radeba mokoena" <radeba_mokoena2000@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:09:10 +0000
Subject: URGENT PARTNER NEEDED

Radeba Mokoena
Cape Town, South Africa.
Tel: +27 791 682 922
Private Email: radeba_mokoena2000@hotmail.com


Dear Friend,
With due respect, trust and humility I write to you irrespective and don’t
be surprise to receive this message from me since you don’t know me in
person but for the purpose of introduction, I am Radeba Mokoena the son of
late Chief George Mokoena who was murdered in a land dispute in Zimbabwe. My
late father was among the few black Zimbabwean rich farmers murdered in cold
blood by the ruling Government of president Robert Mugabe for his alleged
support.
Before the death of my father he took me to South Africa to deposit the sum
of US$18,500,000.00 (Eighteen Million Five Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars) with a Security & Finance Company, as if he knew the looming danger
in Zimbabwe. The money was deposited as a Family Valuables to avoid much
demurrage from the security firm. This money was earmarked for the purchase
of new machinery and chemicals for the farms and the establishment of new
farms in Lesotho and Swaziland.
This land problem arose when President Robert Mugabe introduced a new Land
Act, which wholly affects the white farmers, and some few blacks vehemently
condemned the MODUS OP ARAND adopted by the government, this resulted in
killing and mob actions. I and my family who are presently staying in South
Africa as a refugee or an asylum seekers have decided to transfer this money
to a foreign country where we can invest it since I am now faced with the
dilemma of investing this amount of money in South Africa for fear of
encountering the same experience in future since both countries have the
same political history.
Moreover, the South African Monetary Policy/Law does not allow such
investment hence I am seeking for asylum. I must let you know that this
business is 100% risk free and the nature of your business does not
necessary matter.
So, if you are willing to assist us, my family and I have agreed to give you
25% of the total money and 5% for any expenses incurred while 70% will be
for my family and me. Therefore, if you are willing and interested to render
the needed assistance, endeavor to reply through my above private email
address.
I will also need your private phone and fax number for easy communication.
Remember that this is highly confidential and the success of this business
depends on how secret it is kept.
Expecting your reply soonest.
Best regards.
Radeba Mokoena

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