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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: "Ismail Yunusa" <smtp@vadsl.it>
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2016 21:29:40 +0100
Subject: 'URGENT RESPOSE REQUIRED'

Hi,
My name is Ismail, i am the regional manager of one of the biggest bank in south Africa and the account officer of Max Von Papen foreigner who died about ten years ego leaving millions of dollars without a WILL, he was a contractor with South Africa.government.

I want you to apply to claim the funds as the heir ( beneficiary) of the funds.as an insider i will guide you on how you can claim the funds in our favor.we will map out 20% for charity of our choice and any expenses we may incur for probate and legal reps.

South Africa When someone dies with no will or known family,their property/properties,(estate) Money or Personal possessions. passes to the government as ownerless property (or ‘bona vacantia’)after 12yrs of death, if we do not apply to claim this funds, in 2months time the funds will go government.

For your help you will receive 40% of the total sum,I will give you my and foreigner real name, including the bank once you show your interest.
Respond with your full name,your private email, phone number and address.

please note that everything will be handled by legal reps so is totaly risk free.

Best Regards
Ismail Yunus


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