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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: "Irvin Khoza" <irkhoza9@gmail.com>
Reply-To: irkhoza101@workmail.co.za
Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:42:50 +0200
Subject: Consultation


*Consultation/Enquiry*

Good day!

How are you today? I hope all is well with you. I do understand the concern
this proposal will bring to you for the fact that it comes from someone
strange to you. But be rest assured for it come with good intentions.

I believe that this finds you and your family well as I would like to work
together with you if you deem it necessary and rewarding. I am the vice
president of South African football association and also the chairperson
local organizing committee for the 2010 world cup tournament in
South Africa.

i am consulting you for my personal investment plan which I would like to
discuss with you and know the possibility of how we can co-operate and work
together to carry it out, which I believe will benefit both parties if
handled with honesty.

There is some fund I deposited in a security/finance company in Europe since
2006 which i want to invest abroad. i would like you to work with me in
trust and honesty as a partner and help me in investing this fund in your
country to acquire/develop real estates. I would like to reside there after
my retirement from civil service.

The total fund is us$11 million dollars and will be transferred to your
designated account if after our meeting and discussions you agree to assist
me realize this objective. I am willing and ready to compensate you with 20%
of the total fund once we finalize the transaction and you confirm the
deposit in your account.

Contact me via e-mail below send your contact numbers so that i can call you
to discuss with you if you can be able to assist me achieve this aim then
you shall also have my private contacts details.

Thank you as I await your response.

Regards,

Irvin khoza.
E-mail:irkhoza101@workmail.co.za

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