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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Frank Mbewa" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <frankmbewa2@zoho.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2015 01:04:22 +0200
Subject: Love for humanity

Hello,

My name is Frank Mbewa the personal attorney to Late Shahid Bhat, A Kenyan business tycoon and the owner of Modern Coast Busses who was shot to death by unknown gunmen on July 11th. 2014. He was driving from the airport with his son Ali when
the gangsters shot him to death. view the link below for the full story:

http://africanspotlight.com/2014/07/11/businessman-shahid-bhat-shot-dead-changamwe-pictured/

You can as well watch the below video clip

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/ktn/index.php/video/watch/2000080833/-son-of-modern-coast-bus-owner-who-was-shot-during-his-father-s-killing-has-lost-his-leg

Late Shahid Bhat had a deposit of Eight Million, Five hundred thousand British pounds in a security firm in United Kingdom. As his personal attorney, He confided in me that the deposit is specifically meant for charity and humanitarian works. He told me that he will like to set up a foundation for the less privileged in any of the countries of the world.

It is quite unfortunate that the dream of this great philanthropist did not come through before these hoodlums attacked him and shot him to death. Can we put our heads together to complete this dream? I will officially guide you to the legal process to claim this deposit from the security firm. 30% of this deposit will belong to you and you will use the balance to set up a home for the less privileged in your country and for charity works. This foundation will be dedicated to his name.

If you have love for humanity, think about this offer and get back to me. There is no risk involved, Everything will be done legitimately. This is real and not one of those hoax letters flying over the internet.


Your quick response will be highly appreciated.

Thanks

Frank Mbewa

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