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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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Fraud email example:

From: Obuariver Goldmines <heart_breaker_0708@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: Obuariver Goldmines <obuarivergoldmines@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:25:39 +0900 (JST)
Subject: GOLD NUGGETS/DUST AND GOLD BARS FOR SALE

OBUA RIVER GOLD MINES INC CI
AVENUE 15,RUE BOULEVARD 19
SAN PEDRO,
698 BP.8775 ABIDJAN 698
COTE D'IVOIRE
Tel:+225 48 979 607 Fax: +225 22 582 901/02
Email:obuarivergoldmines@gmail.com
Email:obuarivergoldmines@aol.com
SKYPE:obuarivergoldmines

Attn: The Managing Director

Dear Sir,

We are gold mining company located in sub region of West Africa in San Pedro-Cote D'Ivoire
looking for real and potential gold buyers and mandates to buy or market our gold nuggets, dust and Dore bars.

We have been in the mining business in Cote D' Ivoire for many years and have good
experience in international trade from West Africa. You can expect good clean deals through
us as we have built a loyal clientele all across the world who are seeking gold from the West Africa region.

Our prices are very attractive in the International market.We look forward to a good business relationship with your company.

If you have any questions please call or email us anytime.

We look forward to your prompt reply and are ready, willing and able to deliver upon your request.

Best Regards,

CHIEF.YAPI AMAN

(Tel:+225 48 979 607)

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