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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: "Jireh Investment" <export1@afegh.com>
Reply-To: info@afegh.com
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2017 08:48:41 +0530
Subject: Foreign contracts

Greetings ,

First, I must solicit your confidence in this transaction. I am a high
placed official working with Department of Finance (& Economic Affairs),
in Cape Town, South Africa. I am currently in need of a silent foreign
partner whose identity can be used to transfer the sum of $15.5 Million
Dollars .This fund accrued legitimately to me as commission from foreign
contracts, through my private connections.

The funds are presently waiting to be remitted from one of the commercial
bank here in South Africa to any overseas beneficiary confirmed by me as
associate/receiver. By virtue of my position as a civil servant in my
country, I cannot acquire this money in my name. Because as a high placed
civil servant, I am not allowed by the civil service code of conduct to
own or operate bank account outside of my shores.

On the other hand, it is not safe for me to keep this money here due to
unstable political environment. I have been looking for an overseas
silent partner who could work with me to facilitate transfer of these
funds for our mutual benefit, hence the reason for this email. What I am
requesting from you is: (1) to be my silent partner and receive the funds
as the sole benefactor to the contract amount which I shall secure all
legal documentation to authenticate our claim. (2) Provide a private
telephone and fax number for easy communication under your control
.(3)Receive the funds as the beneficiary, take out your commission and
keep the rest of the money until I arrive there to meet you after the
transfer is completed.

My proposal is that after you receive the funds, it would be shared as
follows: (1) 25% to you as commission for your co-operation and assistance
in facilitating the transfer, while the remaining 75% belongs to me. You
will be free to take out your commission immediately after the money Hits
your country. Since my objective is to invest the money in a foreign
country, it would be appreciated if you could also help me with advices
and Direction on investing into profitable/lucrative Ventures in your
country .However, this is optional, and if it is not convenient for you to
further assist me with investing the money, we can end our cooperation
after you make available to me part of the money.

The transaction, although discrete, is legitimate and the money will be
transferred successful with all Necessary back-up official documents
showing legitimate source/origin of fund. The transfer will be affected
within a period not longer than two weeks as Soon as we reach an agreement
and you furnish me with a suitable response indicating your interest for
processing the transfer. I plead with you on one Issue, whether you are
interested or not, kindly do Not expose this information to any one else.
I confirm that the transaction is legitimate and without any risks either
to us or yourself. Please, give me your response immediately


Sincerely,
William Moore

Please reply me using my private emails below :
rayer.vip.qq@gmail.com
info@afegh.com
export1@afegh.com


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