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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: kwame peprah <kwamepeprah5@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 05:35:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Give it urgent attention


Dear Sir/ Madam,

Please inform me if your company is currently welcoming prospective investors to inject fresh capital into your firm.

I am a retired politician, based in Ghana, and currently investing in various business prospects at home and abroad to provide for my retirement age.

I would be grateful if you could provide me with relevant information and advice on how to establish a mutually beneficial business relationship with your firm.

Thank you very much for your kind attention and possible co-operation.

Best regards,

Yours faithfully,

Kwame Peprah


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