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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: "Saviour Kasukuwere" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <saviourkasukwere46@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2018 03:03:28 +0100
Subject: Att: Dear,

Att: Dear,

Foremost, i am a 46 year old Zimbabwean and worked for years as
Special Adviser to President Robert Mugabe who was forcefully removed
from power which i believe you know the whole story as it was over all
the international news report, However, i am privy to a stashed sum of
$7.5M USD { Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars
Only } in safe keeping in London , United Kingdom, as the money
was moved by myself in last year September for the purpose of purchase
of few Emirates Hills Golf Course villas in London , United Kingdom for the
President personal use, which arrangements were almost
concluded before the sudden health crises of the President that paved
way for the military to grab power in a concocted coup d'etat that
ousted the President from power.

With the current government internal probe on the ousted President
Mugabe's fortunes that are on records, few that have no traces have
therefore fallen into hands of people who were used to move those
funds and therefore are no more realizable now by Mugabe as he cannot
lay claims on them anymore, i am down with Diabetics and as such
cannot move or be proactive in any business, my son Trakudzwa
Kasukuwere is facing deportation treats in the Uk and thats why i have
decided to contact you for help to handle this transaction.So rather
than allow this money in London , United Kingdom to just go into
the pockets of the Fiduciary agent and banks we used to move the funds
into London , United Kingdom, i will rather have someone appointed
as legal heirs to that money whereas you can use 30% of that money for
yourself and 70% for myself at the end of the transfer of the funds to
your custody.

(1). To assist me look for a profitable business opportunity in your
country where I can invest to sustain my living until my family comes
over for resettlement .
(2) I am also ready to associate with a local partner in your country
provided your Government will grant me a Residence Permit after the
funds hits your nominated Bank account.
(3). To assist me purchase a living home in your country,

Finally, i demand your urgent response, if you are Willing, Truthful
and Able to adhere to my desire.

Thanks
Saviour Kasukuwere (JP)
Private Email: saviourkasukwere46@hotmail.com

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