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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: Mandla Mandela <mandlazwelivelive12@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:47:22 +0200
Subject: GOOD DAY


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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 me 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 late 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. I Mandla Mandela have been
a Member of Parliament for the African National Congress since the 2009
election. My late grandfather had deposited with a bank the sum of GBP
11,000.000 (Eleven Million British Pound Sterling).The fund was deposited in my
name and with other valuables.

So I’ve decided to contact oversea firms and individuals who will assist me to
move these funds out of the bank where it is currently because with my status in
the country, I cannot openly handle this 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 numbers for easy communication. You can contact me on
this telephone number: +27833742510 and also through e-mail. Note that this
transaction is 100% risk free and absolutely confidential.

Get back to me if you are interested in this deal or discard it if you are not
interested. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards
Mandla Zwelivilile Mandela





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