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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: "Mrs Ann Eliza Tony Zounde" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <running4goodx@rediffmail.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 08:44:19 -0700
Subject: RESPOND AS URGENT

Dear Sir/Madam,

I greet you in the Name of GOD. I am MRS ANN ELIZA TONY ZOUNDE from South
Africa. I am married to Late MR.JOHNSON TONY ZOUNDE of blessed memory who
was oil explorer in Kuwait and Brunei for fifteen years before he died in
the year 2008. We were married for twelve years without a child. He died
after a brief illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death, we
were both devoted to our God and respect other who serves Him. Since his
death, I too have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems.
When my late Husband was alive, he Deposited the sum of $25million
(Twenty Five Million United States Dollars) in a Security Company in
Italy. The money is deposited as Family Valuables/Treasure for security
and family reasons.Recently, my doctor told me that I have less than three
months to live due to my cancer problem, and this lead to a stroke attack
which bother me most though because I cannot move as I use to.

Having known my condition, I decided to entrust this fund to either a
philanthropic organization or devoted individual that will utilize this
money the way I am going to instruct herein. 30% of the US$25million
(USD7,500,000) goes to you to ensure that you are prepared for the task
ahead, 60% of the US$25million (USD15,000,000) will be used in all
sincerity to fund philanthropic organization,orphanages, widows and 5% of
the will go to the family Attorney who will prepare the Authorization and
the balance 5% sent to me to at least prepare for my funeral and off-set
my medical bills. I am taking this decision because I don't have any child
or devoted relations whose behavior has left much to be desired while I am
ill and above all, I don't want a situation where this money will be used
in an unGodly manner,hence this bold decision. Since my health is
Retrogressing by the minute, you will have to send your POSTAL ADDRESS,
CONTACT PHONE/MOBILE NUMBER AND FAX NUMBER, YOUR SCANNED DATA PAGE OF YOUR
INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT OR DRIVING LICENSE, YOUR
OCCUPATION/PROFESSION/POSITION, ARE YOU A COMPANY OWNER/NAME OF YOUR
COMPANY and a little details about yourself, because I got your address
from the internet after a thorough search.

As soon as I receive this information from you, I will make arrangement to
prepare the Authorization through the family Attorney for you to get
Possession of the Deposit. As soon as I receive your reply and the
authorization is given to you by me, I will give you the name and contact
of the Deposit Security Company where the money was deposited in Italy,
for claims to the funds. Until I hear from you, I pray that this letter
bring you and your family good tiding while my dreams to help Humanity
rest squarely on your shoulders. May the Almighty God continue to guide
and protect you.

Remain Blessed,

MRS ANN ELIZA TONY ZOUNDE.
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