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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: "Capt. John Savmbi" <johnsavimbi54@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:10:59 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Urgent Mail From Capt. John Savmbi


Dear Friend,
 
I hope my letter meets you well. I am in need of your assistance. My name is Capt. John Savmbi I am in the Engineering military unit in Luanda- Angola Ihave $19 Million US dollars in Finance Firm in GHANA that we want to move out,the money is legal, I was given the funds by my late uncle General Jonas Savimbi when he was in power. But we are moving it through diplomatic means from the Finance Firm here in GHANA to your country or any country you advise,using diplomatic courier service.
 
The most important thing, Can we give you the trust? Once the funds get to you,you take your 4million dollars out and keep our 15 million dollars, Your own part of this deal is to humbly solicit for your sincere assistance to help me clear and accommodate this fund in your country, find a safe place where the funds can be sent to until l join you. If you are interested to assist I will furnish you with more details when you reply. But the whole process is simple and we must keep a low profile at all times.
 
To finally assist my family in managing this fund in any lucrative field in your country for at least two years after l must have joined you to start a new life,reply me through this email (johnsavimbi54@hotmail.com)or call me on my mobile phone (+233545289214) immediately You received this letter to enable us plan the next step of the transfer and confirm this Below information in your response.
 
1) Your Full Name and address:
2) Your direct Phone and Fax numbers:
3) Your mailing address.
 
Waiting for your urgent response.
Regards,
Capt. John Savimbi.
 




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