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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: Bussiness
Reply-To: <mr.mohammed.moyok@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:23:33 +0200
Subject: Greetings!!!

Dear Sir/Madam

My name is Mohammed Moyok from South Sudan. I just arrived in South Africa few days ago. Am looking for Avenues to invest someone who is business oriented and trustworthy. I really need your help to invest in your country. I know you will be surprised to receive this mail, considering the fact that we don’t know each other, however I got your contact details from the internet network search, before I proceeds.

I want you to know that a huge amount of money is with me as I am sending you this email please don’t be surprised. I got the money from my Country, (South Sudan). I was a Captain among the peacekeepers in Juba. Rebels attacked our camp and Kill my father (General Lual Mayok) so I ran away with the box of money including the instruction manual for the money. I will explain more to you about the funds when we meet. I URGENTLY NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE TO INVEST THE FUNDS IN YOUR COUNTRY.

Don’t be afraid, there is no way on EARTH anybody knows that I am with the fund. When the rebels attacked the camp People died, I managed to escape with the box of money. Help me invest the money in your country and I will give you 30% of the total sum.

Reply my mail and send me your phone number and I will call you for security reasons i don’t have a phone here, my communication will be through email till i know that you can be trusted. Waiting for your quick mail the earlier the better. I need to travel to Juba and bring my family so please I will really appreciate it if you will help me to invest the money.

Direct Email Address: mr.mohammed.moyok@gmail.com
Kind Regards,
M. Moyok


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