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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: Mr.Mandla Mandela <mandla.mandela1974@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 02:48:41 +0545
Subject: URGENT ASSISTANCE NEEDED.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

From: Mr.Mandla Mandela
Ph.:+27833519227
Cell: +27843831932
E-mail:mandla.mandela1974@gmail.com

Good day!


I do foresee the surprise this letter will bring to you as it comes from a stranger. But rest assured as it comes with best of intentions.However I got your contact through a small paper containing your contact e-mail address given to by a Lady at the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and industries. But after due consideration from your profile, I became aware and assured of your credibility of handling this trust and my future. Thus, after my humble decision to solicit for your understanding and co-operation in this transaction, as it will be beneficial to all of us involved.


My name is Mandla Zwelivelile Mandela, the grandson of ailing Dr.Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (former President of South Africa).I am the Chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council.I was born in the year 1974 and graduated from Rhodes University with a degree in politics in 2007.My father,Makgatho Mandela,died in 2005,which paved my way to the head of my tribe. As my tribe did not discuss electing a member from the Mandela family until 2007.I Mandla Mandela was chosen as successor. My grandfather, Dr.Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela had given up the right Xhosa leader nearly 70 years ago to fight white rule in South Africa. I,Mandla Mandela has been a Member of Parliament for the African National Congress since the 2009 election.My ailing grandfather had deposited with one of the Security Company in Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA the sum of US$180.5 Million (One Hundred and Eight Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars).The fund was deposited in my name and with other valuables/art works.


So I decided to contact overseas firms and individuals that will assist me to move this money out of South Africa because, as with my status in the country,I cannot openly handle the transaction.I have early-marked 30% of the total sum for your assistance,5% will be mapped out for any expenses that maybe incurred in the course of this transaction and 65% will be for me and my family to Invest in your country.All I want you to do is to furnish me with your entire personal phone and Fax numbers for easy communication. You can contact me on the above Telephone and Fax numbers also e-mail address above.Note that this transaction is 100% risk free and absolutely confidential.


Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards
Mr.Mandla Zwelivelile Mandela
Ph.:+27833519227
Cell:+27843831932
Fax: +27865912856
E-mail:mandla.mandela1974@gmail.com


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