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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 Roy Mdu" <roymdu@barid.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:34:08 -0000
Subject: ATTN:How are you today




Good Day,

My name is Mr Roy Mdu. I am Soliciting On-Behalf of a private Client, who
holds a Government Position in my Country and wishes to invest some funds
$22 Million in your country. I came across your data via a private search.
I want to know if you have the ability, workforce and strength to help my
client invest in the following sector real estate, hotel
management/tourism, stock management and commercial agriculture in your
country and get rewarded financially without affecting your convenience.

What You Will Be required to do?

[1] Provide a bank account where the funds will be transfer via Bank to
Bank Transfer.

[2] Invest and Manage the Funds Profitably on His Behalf for a minimum of
6 years pending when he will be out of office in 2017.

[3] 20% of the total fund will be for your assistance, while the balance
of 80% will be for the investment

My Client is willing to negotiate Management Sharing Percentage after the
confirmation of the funds in your account. I shall expect to hear from you
urgently as this is of high Priority. I shall make available to you all
necessary documentations, directives and possibly arrange a meeting prior
to the commencement of the transaction at the bank where the funds is
deposited. Please fill the below form and send to me when replying.

Due to my client’s reputation and the source of funds, we will appreciate
if you treat this matter as top confidential. Please get back to me
urgently on receipt of this message, I can be reached via the below Fax
number +27 86 603 0682

Yours faithfully,

Mr Roy Mdu
Tel: + 27 73 1676285
Email:roymdu61@gmail.com

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