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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: thabo sekwakwa <cheifthabo306@hotmail.co.uk>
Reply-To: <cheifthabo3@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:51:17 +0000
Subject: INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP.




FROM: CHIEF THABO SEKWAKWA
NO. 2 DORIS STREET KENSINGTON
JOHANNESBURG - SOUTH AFRICA

Tel- +27-83-2421009
Fax- +27-11-2197217
E-MAIL- cheifthabo3@yahoo.com

Dear,

URGENT REQUEST FOR AN INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP.

My name is Chief Barrister Thabo Sekwakwa, Former personal attorney and personal Adviser on financial Matters to Charles Taylor Former President Federal Republic of Liberia [GCON] I came to know you in my search for a reliable person to handle a very confidential transaction. As personal Adviser, I was privy and tasked to undertake most of the financial transaction aspect.

Thus, we kept money in several safe-deposit in financial Institutions in Europe to look for a reliable person who will receive the Funds so that; we will come over for Investment in your country. Furthermore, we have agreed to offer you 30% of the sum USD$55 MILLION 60% for me, 5% for any expenses and 5% for charity. Presently I am in South Africa, contact me on the above email for more clarification and the procedure. As this transaction is 100% risk free and I can assure you that you will never regret working with me, as all legal deposit documents will be provided to you.

Please, indicate your interest by reconfirming your direct telephone and fax numbers for easier communication through the above email. If you cannot assist please let me know fast to enable me look for an alternative.

Your urgent response is highly needed to enable me provide more information on the procedure.

Regards
CHIEF THABO SEKWAKWA
Please do reply to this Fax- +27-11-2197217
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