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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: Anthony Bongani <antbongani@googlemail.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:44:04 +0100
Subject: I NEED YOUR URGENT RESPONSE

Dear Partner,

This is Mr. Anthony Bongani Human Rights Activist; I really do not want us
to waste time here. Considering the fact that this is a $11,500,000.00 U.S
Dollars deal, I hope you understand why I have been very careful and also
because we have not met face to face. You and I do hear of many Internet
frauds etc which i stand to proof the genuine of this transaction as time
progress. Now, I want to put my faith in you and if at the end you run away
with the money, I will leave everything to God. This is Mr. Asraf's account
information who is my client.







*Bank name: Credit Lyonnaise Securities UKBank Address: London, United
KingdomAccount name: Mohammad Asraf Account Number: 110380221352
Account Balance: $11,500,000 U.S. DollarsDate of deposit: 19th December,
2009Account officer: Anita Smith*

I was with Mr. Mohammad Asraf as a legal witness when this money was
deposited as fixed deposit with the security company in London in the year
2009. Since his demise, I have contacted the firm three times to see if any
of his relatives could come up for the claim but to no avail since it was
not interpreted in the will /testament of the deceased on day 1 when the
deposit was made.

Meanwhile,our agreement still stands as follows: 40% for you while 55% for
me (this agreement is our faith then 5% will be set aside for any expenses
that may occur. Ensure it stands, Please). If you need any confirmation of
his involvement in the plane crash do visit the below link:


http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/list-of-passengers-on-air-india-express-flight/article435569.ece

If you agree to give me the required assistance send me your details now in
my following private email id: ant.bongani22@yahoo.com
<anthonybongani@live.com>for more details.Before we proceed we will
sign Mou agreement that will be
binding us together in this transaction both in % sharing etc as i would
like to use my own to invest in your country.

I look forward for your urgent response

Thanks
Barrister Anthony Bongani

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