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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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Fraud email example:

From: "mosonass.ga" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <paulhadebe@yandex.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 01:21:29 -0800
Subject: Commission +=+ Memo

Good day
 
I am in position and control of Numbered Time Deposit under NON-DISCLOSURE ACT of Sixty Million USD ($60 Million USD) investment fund with 15% yearly management fee and 30% commission.
 
NOTE: view this link for more information on this transaction or type in your browser or google Gaddafi Money in South Africa
 
http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/found-in-sa-libya-s-trillions-1.1791851#.vj02p7erLIU
 
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2013-06-02-gaddafi-billions-found-in-sa/
 
This fund will be moved as investment fund to your facility under legitimate Bank to bank transfer transactions. It is solid and you will be happy with the deal and its set up.
 
I will give you full details of the funds, myself and how the transaction will proceed upon receipt of your reply along with your details indicting your interest to: pabe0001@webmail.co.za
 
Your sincerely.
 
Paul Hadebe.
 
 
 
 

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