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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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Fraud email example:

From: "michael mariole" <mariolemichael012@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: michaelmade@sify.com
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:44:25 -0800
Subject: URGENT AND CONFIDENTIAL

FROM Mr.MICHAEL KADUSO MADE
SOUTH AFRICA JOHANNESBURG
PHONE: +27-73-177-9131
FAX  : +27-86-604-1508

                                                  STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

Dear Cuthbert,
 
You may be surprised to receive this letter from me since you do not know me personally. First of all let me introduce my self to you. I am Mr.MICHAEL KADUSO MADE, Son of MR. JOSEPH TEMBA MADE, Former Minister Of Agriculture who was recently murdered in the land dispute in Zimbabwe.
 
I came across your contact information true South African information exchange, hence I decided to write to you,After some praying and fasting, hoping that you will be of this grate assistance to my family, Before the death of my father, he informed and took me to Johannesburg South Africa to deposit the sum of US$18.5 Million, (Eighteen Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) in one of the Private Security Company, as if he foresees the looming danger
in Zimbabwe. This money is in a concealed box and deposited as family valuables to avoid much demurrage from the Security Company.
 
This amount was meant for the purchase of new machines and establishment of a new farm in Swaziland. This land problem came when Zimbabwean  President MR. ROBERT MUGABE introduced a new land Act reform which wholly affected the rich white farmers and some
few black farmers. This resulted to the killing and mob action by Zimbabwen war veterans and some lunatics in the society. In fact, a lot of people were killed because of this land reformed Act for which my father was one of the victims.
 
Presenly i, my mother and my younger brother are residing in South Africa here as political asylum seekers(REFUGEE) and soliciting to move/transfer my Father's money to a foreign country since the Law of South Africa Prohibits Refugees open any bank account or to be involved in any financial transaction throughout the territorial zones of South Africa.
 
We are seeking for a genuine foreign Partner whose bank account will be used to recieve this money  without the knowledge of my government who is bent on taking everything. All i seek for is an honest businessperson , whom i can entrust the future of my family with, I must also let you know that this transaction is 100% risk free as i have gotten the assistance of a senior executive banker who has agreed to assist us with the transfer of this funds overseas.
 
However, we have agreed to compensate you with 20% of the total sum for your assistance and 5% will be mapped out for any expenses being incured in the course of this transaction both locally and internationally, While 75% will be kept for my family investment in your country.
 
If God has torched your hearth to assist us in this transaction, Please feel free to contact us through the above stated email address or with the following phone numbers +27-73-177-9131 or with the fax numbers +27-86-604-1508 for further discussion.    

Thanks for your anticipated Co-operation
I expect your soonest response.
Best Regards,
Mr. Micheal Kaduso Made.
(for the family)

 


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