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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: Governor Lesetja Kganyago <hffdeff@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:36:19 +0200
Subject: From South African Reserve Bank Governor


Governor. Lesetja Kganyago
Fax Number: +27 86 577 3029
REPLY TO:lesetjakganyago@webmail.co.za



TREAT AS URGENT/CONFIDENTIAL

Dear:Sir/Madam


First I wish to apologize for this unsolicited mail; I knew this is an
unconventional way of establishing a business relationship. My name is Mr.
Lesetja Kganyago, the new governor of South African Reserve Bank, during the
yearly preliminary in-house auditing of accounts, I discovered an account
opened in 2000 and since 2007 has remained dormant and has not been operated
till date. The total amount in this account is US$25.Million. I then decided
to investigate this account for more information’s, only to find out that
the owner of this account, a foreigner has died intestate leaving no heirs
or
next of kin who could make a claim.


Presently, I am saddled with the responsibility of seeking any Relation or
next of Kin of the deceased. I am the only one in our organization with
access
to this information and I have decided to keep it that way and claim the
money
for my selves using a second party who will take the place of the deceased
(next of kin).I will supply the necessary information on the deceased and
ensure that the claim application is giving immediate approval. Documents
like
the Death Certificate will be arranged and forwarded to the Remittance
Department for fund transfer process.


I have earmarked a commission of 40% of the total amount for you The
remaining
60% you will help me invest in profitable Stocks and Shares in your
country, I
would like to get your decision to this proposal as soon as possible and on
receipt of your decision send me your full name and address and your private
telephone/fax numbers for easy communication, I will fax or email you
explicit
details of this transfer.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Governor.Lesetja Kganyago
South African Reserve Bank Governor
Email:lesetjakganyago@webmail.co.za
Fax Number: +27 86 577 3029

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