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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: "Mrs.Esther Erie Nkoma" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <nkomafamilymattersesther@live.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 04:31:02 -0000
Subject: GOOD DAY, I NEED YOUR URGENT ASSISTANCE (S.O.S)

Mrs. Esther Erie
NO 218 ARNOLD WAY JOHANNESBURG
SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: 0027 783 677 681

GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF OUR CREATOR


My name is Mrs. Esther Erie, Wife of late Mr. Nkoma Erie, who was recently murdered in the land dispute in Zimbabwe. I got your contact here in South Africa hence I decided to write to you. Before the death of my Husband, he had taken me to Johannesburg South Africa to deposit the sum of US$24 Million, (Twenty Four Million United States Dollars) in one of the Private Security Company, as if he foresees the looming danger in Zimbabwe . This money was deposited in a box and was register as a Germ Stones to avoid much demur rage from the Security Company. This amount was meant for the purchase of new machines and establishment of a new farm in Swaziland. This land problem came when Zimbabwean President Mr. Robert Mugabe introduced a new land Act reform which wholly affected the rich white farmers and some few black farmers. This resulted to the killing and mob action by Zimbabwean war veterans and some lunatics in the society. In fact, a lot of people were killed because of this land reformed Act for which my h

It is against this back ground that, me and my two children who are currently staying in South Africa decided to transfer my Husband's money to a foreign country since the Law of South Africa Prohibits Refugees open any bank account or to be involved in any financial transaction throughout the territorial zones of South Africa . As the only matured person that is the wife, I am saddled with the responsibility of seeking a genuine foreign account where this money could be transferred into without the knowledge of my government who is bent on taking everything. All I seek for is an honest businessman, who I can entrust my fund into to enable us enter into partnership business together I must also let you know that this transaction is 100% risk free.
This money I intend to use for investment and growth in your country. I have two options for you, firstly you can choose to have certain percentage of the money for nominating your account for this transaction, or you can go into partnership with me for the proper profitable investment of the money in your country. Whichever, the option you want, feel free to notify me if you do not prefer a partnership I am willing to give 30% of the money while the remaining 70% will remain for my family and me, if you are really capable and willing to assist me, Please kindly contact my son Kenneth Nkoma .

Forward the below details to my private addresses time is of the essence in this business.

(1) Full Name:
(2) Postal Address:
(3 Telephones and Fax Number:
(4) Occupation:
(5) Date of Birth:
(6)A Copy of Identification

Finally, please treat this matter as urgent as possible I 'm in dire need to leave this country soonest.

Thanks for your mutual co-operation.

Best Regards,
Mrs. Esther Erie

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