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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: "Charuni John Garang" <eclass@ameritech.net>
Reply-To: <neleg229@w.cn>
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:23:07 -0700
Subject: Re hoping to hear from you.

Hello!


I know that this mail might come to you as a surprise because you don't know me and I don't know you too. My name is Charuni John Garang; I am 24 years old boy originated from South Sudan and an orphan. But presently I am residing in the Refugee Camp here in Benin Republic, West Africa Region as a result of The civil war pitted the Muslim north against Christians and animists in the south, leaving some 1.5 million people dead.

My father Dr. John Garang was the former rebel leader, He died on Sunday, 14 August 2005 following a helicopter crash alongside with 12 top government officials just 22days after he was appointed as the vice president. Some southerners accused the government of having a hand in the crash, and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said the cause was not clear.

You can read more about the death of my beloved father
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4151122.stm

When my father died, I was living with my step-mother and six of her children happily until when thing changed and she wanted me to be fooling around, and when she found out that the was a money deposited in my name as the next of kin she asked me to travel with her to Benin Republic where the money is deposited so that I can withdraw the money since I am the next of kin. Unfortunately I refused because she is treating me so bad and doing all sorts of things to me. When I refused she threatened to kill me, so that she can travel down to Benin Republic and claim the fund. Then I managed and travelled down to Benin Republic through road to withdraw the money so that I can start a better life and take care of myself.

On my arrival, the Branch manager of the Bank whom I met in person told me that base on their banking law and my statue as a refugee I have to present a trustee who will stand on my behalf to claim the fund.

I got your contacts through a search on the internet, after much consideration I decided to write you since I cannot be able to see you face to face at first; I really want to have a good relationship with you. I need your urgent assistance to claim the money which the amount is (USD 47.9Million) for onward investment Project in your country.

Though you may wondering why I am so soon giving you all these information without seeing you first, well I will say that my instinct still tells me that you could be true to me. It is my intention to compensate you with 25% of the total money for your services while 5 % will be for the motherless baby homes, orphanage and charity organization, less privileged and the balance shall be my capital in my establishment in your country. In the light of the above, I shall appreciate an urgent reply indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely.

More so, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate in your country because my Step-Mother has threatened to assassinate me to claim this fund. Also be informed that I have confirmed from the bank in Benin Republic and they are ready to conclude the transfer process within 5 working days. You will also help me to a place were the money will be establish a more profitable business venture in your Country. Moreover, you will also help me by recommending a nice University in your country so that I will complete my studies.



Please do keep this only to your self. I beg you not to disclose it to anybody until the money transferred into your bank account and then I will come over to your country, as I am talking to you now my wicked Step-mother don’t know that I am here in Benin Republic.

I am waiting for your urgent reply including your information’s,


Thanks

Yours Sincerely,
Charuni John Garang

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