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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: "grace kenga" <robkg.grace40@gmail.com>
Reply-To: grace_kgh24@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:28:21 +0100
Subject: LETTER FROM GRACE


*FROM: Grace Kenga
Accra Ghana.

Hello dear,

With due respect,trust and humility,I write to you this proposal which I
believe would be of great interest to you. My message could be strange but
real if you pay attention to it. I found your contact from names directory
when i was earnestly seeking for a reliable and capable foreign partner who
can handle this transaction on our behalf. I am writing on behalf of Kenga'S
family to inquire if you can assist my family undertake some capital
investment in your country.

I am Grace kenga, the only daughter of Late Mr.Robert Kenga, who was the
chairman of the Farmer's co-operation in Zimbabwe. My Father was among the
few black farmers that were murdered in cold blood by President Robert
Mugabe Administration during the land dispute that occurred in Zimbabwe.

Prior to my father's untimely death, having seen the rising hostilities of
President Robert Mugabe's government in my country Zimbabwe, he deposited
his life savings with a finance security company in Ghana. As a result of
his death and uncontrollable crisis in my country Zimbabwe, I, together with
my younger brother Michael, decided to seek asylum in Ghana where my father
had deposited US$12 Million dollars.

This money was meant for the purchase of new machines and chemicals for the
establishment of new farms in Swaziland.Since our father is no longer alive
to carry out his aims,We now want to use this money for investment in your
country since we do not have anybody to assist us. Following the above, I am
asking for your urgent assistance to transfer this money out of Ghana using
very confidential and reliable means.

However, this money was safely kept in a Security Company here in Accra
Ghana before his death under disguise as precious items and nobody has any
slight knowledge of what is inside the box deposited with the Security
Company except the company. In other words, there is no risk involved and so
do not hesitate to ask questions where necessary. All the documents covering
the deposition of the money with the Security Company are intact with me.

If you consider yourself honest, trustworthy and willing to assist us,
please respond indicating your interest to enable me provide you with
detailed information on how the transfer of this fund can be made to your
account upon acceptance.I and my younger brother Michael,have agreed to
offer you 15% of the total amount for the assistance and efforts you are
going to put for the smooth and successfully transfer of the fund, also 5%
will be for any incurred expenses.

I look forward to hearing from you upon receipt of this mail.

Best regard.

Grace Kenga.



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