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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: "Mr Duke Osam Duodu" <privatesender5@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:22:11 +0100
Subject: HITCH-FREE ENTERPRISE, HIGHLY BENEFICIAL!


My name is Mr. Duke Osam Duodu , I am the Deputy Managing Director of ARB Apex Bank Limited, Ghana.

Upon deep, wide, and adequate consultations, and special recommendation, I kindly request your honest partnership and alliance in this highly beneficial enterprise, which is absolutely feasible and hitch-free!

Firstly, we require your absolute understanding, honesty and sincerity and vice-versa to succeed this mission. I always try to be as charismatic and professional as possible in my line of duty and my businesses. I am a man of my words, a risk taker, a go-getter and i swear to abide by the terms and conditions of our agreement which will be properly documented.

This enterprise involves transferring the sum of seven million United States dollars from the bank that I manage to a special account. With all arrangements properly done, You will receive the money as special funding for your Charity Organization based on the Will Declaration of my late client Mr. Clement I , A Nigerian Business tycoon who recently passed away in our country Ghana ,without providing a next-of-kin to inherit his wealth. The Money will be sent in 2 to 3 installments. You will keep 30% of the total sum and pay in my 70% share into a special account that I will provide you.

This only involves you and my bank and with I, with me you have no problems with the bank, i'll provide all the necessary information and service that will legally make you the beneficiary of the money

If you agree to the terms and conditions of this deal, then send your reply to: dukeosam61@yahoo.com, and a copy of your ID for confirmation, you have nothing to loose

Thanks,

Yours Sincerely,

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