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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: Margaret Lebo <margaret11lebo@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 00:57:51 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: I NEED YOUR HELP.


Dear friend,

Since you have existing Company I seek your concept to present you to my father bank as  next of kin  whom I empowered to receive the sum of $9 million  United State Dollars my late father deposited in my name. my name is Margaret Lebo,I'm 21 years old.I'm nationality South Africa,my city is Johannesburg, it was after the death of my father I immigrated to Ghana where my father made this deposit.

The bank refuse to release my money to me stating that, 1} I did not have existing Company here in Ghana and bank account where the money will be transferred.2, They said that my age  is too small to handle this whole of money,my age to receive this money is when I'm 35 Year. 4,They also said that money cannot be transfer to me without  international passport. 5,And I will contact a Lawyer or I can use their bank lawyer,for transfer of my money.

this are requirement they are requesting to release and transfer this money , please my dear God friend, I seek your open heart to help me out this is my reason of contacting you friend,I want to come and live in your country, political crisis and enemies has made my country not good for living and ever since the death of my parent fear has taken-hold of me because I don't have any body for me. I love education as hobby I want to go back to school I'm a medical student I want to complete this dream with your help.

All I need is education you can manage this money in your business while I concentrate with my studies , It was after my 3 days fasting & prayers for God to direct me to my helper who will help me in  life I find your profile & email I decided to send you email I know you will not mind,I'm very sincere and honest person.I'm Looking forward as God will direct you for me.Thank you and may God bless you,Yours Margaret Lebo.

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