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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 Maureen Kamba <maureenkamba1960@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:01:02 +0200
Subject: URGENT BUSINESS ASSISTANCE NEEDED


From: Mrs. Maureen Kamba

Email: maureenkamba1960@gmail.com

No, 16 President Street Germiston,

Johannesburg South Africa.



Dear Good Partner,



*URGENT FAMILY ASSISTANCE:*

With due respect, trust and humility, I write to you this proposal, which I
believe would be of great interest to you. I found your contact address
while I was doing a private research on the Internet for a reliable and
capable foreign partner that will assist my family and I to transfer fund
to any personal or company’s account for investment purpose. I am Mrs.
Maureen Kamba the wife of Late Mr. Hummel Ben Kamba who was the "Chairman"
of the farmer's Co-operation in Zimbabwe.



My Husband was among the few blacks that were murdered in cold blood by the
President Robert Mugabe’s Administration during the land dispute that just
happened in Zimbabwe. Before the death of my husband he had deposited the
sum of (US$21,000,000.00) Twenty One Million United States Dollars in one
of Security and Finance Company in South Africa as he foresee his untimely
death.



After the death of my Husband, we decided to move out of Zimbabwe because
our lives were in danger

And this money was meant for the purchase of a new machines and chemicals
for the farms and establishment of new farm in Swaziland. Before his death,
He was a Major Share Holder of Companies in Zimbabwe and after my Husband
died, we moved to South Africa where were presently residing as Refugees
(Asylum Seekers) and as such, the South Africa financial Laws does not
permit us to operate or open any bank account here in South Africa or to be
involved in any financial transaction with the bank. This is my main reason
and objective of contacting you to assist us on this transaction.



We are ready to compensate you with 30% of the total fund, which represents
mark of Honor for your kind assistance while 70% will be invested in your
country under your supervision. However, you have to assure me and also be
ready to go into agreement with me that you will not elope with my fund
when finally transferred into your account. On receiving your acceptance, I
shall be glad to give you more clarification on the modalities needed for
smooth and successful completion of this transaction.

More so, this money was deposited in a security and finance company as
valuable belongings to my late Husband pending when we see somebody that
will assist us transfer this fund to any overseas account and for the
safety of our family.If you’re keen interested to assist us on this
transaction endeavor to contact me immediately on this e-mail address:
maureenkamba1960@gmail.com with your full Details Tel/Fax numbers
indicating your interest. Upon receipt of your urgent response I shall
introduce you to our family Lawyer whom his chambers will be representing
my family interest with you.

Your rapid response to this mail will be highly appreciated.

Best regards.

Mrs. Maureen Kamba.

(For The Family)

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