419 scam: Mr.Teddy Mbulelo FROM MR TEDDY MBULELO

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Mr.Teddy Mbulelo
Reply-To: <teddymbulelo@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:06:56 +0200
Subject: FROM MR TEDDY MBULELO

Dear friend,
Good day,
My name is Mr. Teddy Mbulelo. I am a staff with the ministry of Tourism in=
South Africa. I am responsible for awarding contracts. I have an outstandi=
ng contract payment of $11 Million USD. These funds was as a result of over=
-invoiced, the amount is (US$11,000, 000), though the actual contract cost =
has been paid to the original contractor, leaving the excess balance unclai=
med. So I am in search of an individual who will assist me to transfer the =
outstanding amount of Eleven Million United States Dollars Only (US$11,000,=
000) and subsequently, we invest the fund in properties in your country or=
any business which will yield result for both us.
For your support and partnership, I am willing to offer you 50% of the tot=
al money. This transaction is confidential. I will seek for your consent re=
garding to this transaction before we will proceed further.
Also, your area of specialization will not be a hindrance to the successfu=
l execution of this transaction as I need a foreigner or Firm that will car=
ry out the transfer successfully. I have confidence in you and hope that yo=
u will not disappoint me.
I am looking forward to do business with you. Kindly send me your full nam=
es and telephone number so I can reach you for more details.
Best regards =

Mr. Teddy Mbulelo.

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