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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Heritage Ntep <hncl777@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:58:21 +0000
Subject: Gold Offer
Dear Sir/Madam,
We are seeking for a buyer or a foreign Partner to assist us in selling our
large quantity of Alluvial Gold Dust on the foreign market,the purity is
22 carat plus.
Our gold is 22+ carats and of origin in Ghana . Please note that our gold
is not for sale on 100% credit. Buyer will negotiate with owners of gold on
the purchasing and payment terms.
The decision to sell was to enable us procure equipments to help us expand
our mining operations.Our main aim is to have a trusted person to assist us
tap into the foreign market.If trust will be established between us,the
Gold can be given to you to refine & sell and then remit our own part of
the money to us through our company account,you will also help us buy out
some equipments if necessary.
Prices will be negotiable to enable you make a good profit as we intend to
build a long lasting business relationship.
If you are interested, please contact me for more details.
Waiting to hear from you soonest.
Regards
MICHAEL OWUSU
Skype: heritage.ntep.company.ltd
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