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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 Edward Attah" <info@alhani.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:24:46 -0700
Subject: Good Day,

Good Day,

Our esteemed interest is expressed in your person to associate our business growth with you.Our concerns is an efficient  diamond trading business in West Africa located in Ghana.Recently our Management in attempt to develop our venture is seeking a shareholder , partner with our  exisiting operations in a investment valued at 20million usd . This would form an equity input by this partner of ours to own 30 percent of our joint venture globally.Furthermore , I am Edward Attah, Cousin to the late  president of Ghana Later

President John Attah Mills. I am the director of the Attah Diamonds and Financial services.

A company engaged in diamond purchase  and financing.Kindly  Indicate interest by replying with:

 1. Full Names
2. Direct Mobile number
3. Occupation

Upon the receipt of reply I will furnish you with detailed investment plans and proceedure

of money transfer to your country for this investment purpose.

Sincerely Yours,
Edward Attah

Investor Relations. nevillegbagbo@gbagbofoundation.com   edwardattah2000@yahoo.com

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