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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: "rosemary zuma" <rosemaryzuma20@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:54:41 -0700
Subject: From Mrs Rosemary Zuma


Ext.6 Garani street
Suliba 2146
Harare, Zimbabwe

Dear,

With due respect trust and humility I write to you this proposal which I
believe would be of great interest to you and me. Firstly, I must introduce
myself; I am Mrs. Rosemary zuma, the wife of Mr. George zuma, who was the
"Chairman" of the farmer's co-operation in Zimbabwe.

* *

*I know very well that you are not unaware of the recent development in my
country **Zimbabwe** which has pushed us into war like situation. I want you
to receive this mail with free mind as it is not just Email hock, but a well
arranged business which will be executed on legitimate bases.** *

*Honestly, with the present situation in my country Zimbabwe, it has
becoming very impossible for us to succeed in my country, even as I write to
you know the president Robert mugabe has announce himself the president
again.** *

*

*My Husband was among the few blacks that were murdered in cold blood by the
President Robert Mugabes Administration during the land dispute that just
happened in Zimbabwe. After the death of my Husband, I decided to let my
Son move out of Zimbabwe because our lives were in danger because of the
position my late husband occupy while he was still alive. Before his death
He manege to move some money to South Africa through diplomatic means and
deposit it in a private security company in South Africa. The amount is
US$7M. Seven MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS. This money was meant for the
purchase of new machines and chemicals for the farms and establishment of
new farms in Swaziland. My elder son is presently in South Africa, after
malicious murder of my Husband.

My elder Son is currently living in South Africa, as Assylum Seekers
(Refugees) upon his arrival in South Africa. Now, I have decided for my
son to transfer this money to a foreign country where we can invest it, I am
faced with a 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 Africa monetary policy/law
does not allow such investment by Asylum seekers (Refugee). I need a
trustworthy person such as you, who can assist my son in transferring this
money to his account outside South Africa. I shall be most grateful if you
can assist Him accomplish this transaction and hoping too that you are
trustworthy and confidential.



The idea involving you in this transaction is for you to assist Him receive
this deposit as final receiver/beneficiary in your country.

For your effort and assistance, we have agreed to give you 25% from the
total amount and 5% will be mapped out for any expenses we may incur during
the transaction the remaining 70% will be for my family to investment in
your country, Please note that this transaction is 100% risk free and what
we need from you is help my family in sincererity trust and assurance that
my part of money will be safe when transferred to your account. I would also
like you to keep this transaction highly confidential considering my son
position in South Africa and the source of the money.

If you are willing to assist us, you can contact my Son to inform you the
modality to transfer the fund.
Name: Mr. Peter zuma
Phone: +27 83-985-9942
Email: peterzuma@live.com

Please contact him as soon as you get this message, and kindly provide my
son your private phone/fax numbers
Note: this transaction is 100% Risk free and absolutely confidential.

Sincerely yours

Mrs. Rosemary zuma
on behalf the
family.
Please let be confidential.

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