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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: "sirra joe" <sirra_joe@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:17:12 +0000
Subject: GOLD AND DIAMONDS SALES CONTRACT BEREWA MINING AND RENTAL COMPANY


Dear sir/madam
We Got the Esteemed Adress of Your Reputable Company Through a

Brooker Agencies in
Senegal [TRADE POINT SENEGAL]member of Senegal Chamber of Commerce a

Well known Agencies in
Senegal.

Sir, we take this opportunity to introduce you to our Company we are a

Grouped of local
chiefs of Berewa Chief kingdom in the northern province of Sierra-Leone

represented in
Guinee-Conakry, Mali- Bamako and Banjul, The Gambia West Africa.

We are one of the Oldest Royal House Reputable Exporter of Gold and

Diamonds and Trade
promoter of various African Materials, Experiencing Business Relation

with ENGLAND. SWISS.
AND ASIA .
We are a Licensed Holder for the Exportation of Precious Minerals such

as GOLD DUST.. GOLD
BARS... GEMSTONE in good quality at Competative prices .
Our Export Coucil Wishes to Inform You and Your Associates that We

have presently 350 KILOS
OF GOLD DUST OF 22 CARRATS. AT PRICE OF $ 7,500. U.S.D PER KILO .
And We Can Supply Large Quantity to any interested Buyer or Company.
You Can Reach Our Customer Care Office On 0022-7738780
We are Seeking for Contiunting and Profitable Business Venture Between

Our Two Firms or
Companies for Mutual Benefits for All .
We Look Forward to You for Any Possible Enquiry Relating to this

Business or Gold.
Thanks
Best Regards
Mr. Cheif Kargbo


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