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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: menkojo menkojo02 <menkojo02@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:28:40 -0800 (PST)
Subject: VERY IMPORTANT




FROM. Mr menkojo

ATTENTION:

Sir,

We are the family member of late chief Edward Momoh,
from Ganta region of Liberia. (West Africa), But now
living in Ghana.we have about 170 kg of 22 karat
alluvia gold dsut for sale at the cost of 10,500,00usd
per kilo.

The following are the characteristics of the alluvial
Gold dust.

Commodity =Gold dust
1. Quantities = 170 KG Alluvial Dust.
2. Quality = 22b Karats plus.
3Origin =Liberia.
4Price=$10,500,00 usdper Kilo.

DOCUMENTS TO BE. PROVIDED BY SELLER


Certificate of ownership/Origin ,FCO, Deposit,

PROCEDURE

Buyer sends letter of intent to us responds with
Performa invoice and draft copy of contract.
Buyer and Seller signs sales and Purchase Agreement.
Buyer comes down to Ghana for inspection,and signing
of contract.Seller commence supplies based on the
Agreement between the two parties.

You should reply us urgently in other to facilitate
this business immediately for more information to be
given to you and We anticipate a cordial business
relationship with you.

We shall be very much obliged to
update you with our transaction proceedings, We
expect your reply as soon as you receive this mail
letter.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr menkojo


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