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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: "positvethinking63@gmail.com" <positvethinking63@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 13:42:30 +0100
Subject: RE: OPPORTUNITY FOR SUPPLY OF GOODS, CONSTRUCTION SND SERVICES

Government of Republic of South Sudan
Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Juba, Republic Of South Sudan.




Attention: The Managing Director/CEO




RE: OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLY OF GOOD AND SERVICES IN SOUTH SUDAN.



Dear Sir/Ma,


The Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) of
South Sudan under the terms of the agreement of the government has
agreed to work together to bring development to the people of South
Sudan. The government's major budget has been centered on these
opportunities which we intend to spend higher for the construction and
provision of goods and services.

On this note, many opportunities are open to individuals, companies
and organizations to come and partner with the Government of South
Sudan to achieve this aim. Are you a contractor, broker, company,
individual organization or consultant interested in construction,
supply of goods and services in various ministries and government
agencies here, kindly contact us back for the list of construction,
goods and services we require.

We have supply opportunities in these key areas of Agricultural
Development/Equipments, Construction/Infrastructural Developments,
Consultancy, Computer/Accessories, Office/I.C.T, Transportation,
Power/Solar Energy and Electricity Development.

Interested persons, company or origination should send their
Application for Expression of Interest with full contact information
stating clearly their area of interest for more information on the
goods and services required by the government under:
MPA/AD/CGS/VOL/1/21.

This opportunity is open for any interested individual, company or
organization from any part of the world as far as you meet our
standard. Interested persons or company can quote many areas of
Interest within your individual or company capacity.

All Application for Expression of Interest should be sent to email
below quoting MPA/AD/CGS/VOL/1/21



The Executive Director,

Ministry of Presidential Affairs.

Juba, Republic of South Sudan.

Email: info@presidency-gov-ss.com



Important Information:


I) More information will be provided to companies per-qualified and
found capable of executing contracts based on any of the chosen
area(s) of interest. Only selected people or companies will be
contacted.

II) Nothing in the notification shall be interpreted to be a
commitment on the part of the Government of South Sudan.

Thank you for your understanding.

Regards,

Wek Ateny
Chief Press Secretary
Presidential Affairs
Juba, Republic of South Sudan.

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