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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. Prosper M. Mpofu" <prosperprhg@outlook.com>
Reply-To: prospermpofu@webmail.co.za
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:40:52 +0000
Subject: Please read carefully and respond appropriately



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From: Mr. Prosper M. Mpofu
Contact: Tel: +27837668188
Email: mpofuprosper@gmail.co.za

Dear Sir,

My Name is Mr. Prosper M. Mpofu I worked with the Zimbabwe Government for
20 years under the president (Mr. Robert Gbriel Mugabe).

I was in charge of minerals; I was a liaison officer between the Zimbabwe
Government and some Diamond, Gold and Platinum companies in Zimbabwe .

After series of Negotiation and transaction between the companies and
Zimbabwe Government, I mange to transfer US68.8M away. This money has been
lodged into a secure account for onward transfer oversea. I will disclose
more details to you once I receive your interest.

I need a reliable partner, which will partner with me to execute this
operation. If you are interested, please communicate to me on the above
contact details, as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Mr. Prosper M. Mpofu

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