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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: "owusu kins" <owusu.kins@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2008 04:56:24 +0000
Subject: RELATIONSHIP


FULL CORPORATE OFFER=GOLD
FOR PURCHASE OF OUR GOLD (AU METAL)

We were incorporated in Ghana and initially commenced business
as a Small – Scale Gold Mining Venture , after which we acquired
a 56.13sq kilometer Large-Scale Mining concession situated at Kibi in
the Eastern Region part of Ghana classified as Kibi – Winneba gold belt
according to Ghana's Geological Survey Map.

In this regard, we are in a position to supply in dust form (ALLUVIAL)
concentrate any prospective overseas buyers in line with the Minerals and
Mining Law of
Ghana (1986) PNDC – 153.

1. PRODUCT – A.U Metal (Alluvial Gold Dust) in raw form.

2. QUALITY - Not less than 22 carat with a minimum purity of 92% or
better.

3. QUANTITY - 100kgs available as at now and can supply 50kgs monthly
thereafter.

4. METHOD OF TESTING/ASSAYING- Samples are to be picked randomly by
buyer or his representative for analysis at any recognized Laboratory in
Ghana. After testing consignment will be sealed in the presence of
Buyer and Seller and deposited at Excel Logistics (Gh) Ltd or Bank for
safe-Keeping, pending processing and completion of relevant shipping
documents.

5. PRICE - US 13,500 Dollars per Kilo.

6. TERMS OF PAYMENT - 15% to be paid by Buyer to seller in Ghana by
SWIFT/TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER after testing/assaying had proved good. Part of
his initial payment is to procure the official export document like
Customs & Excise Duty, Export permit obtained from the Ghana geological
Survey Department, Ministry of Mines & Energy fee, Minerals Commission's
(Stool/Royalties) Airfreight/Security Handling Charges, with the
remaining 85% to be fully paid to Seller's after consignment had left Ghana
to Buyer's destination. Seller's representative will, of course,
accompany the Merchandise to witness further refinery/ analysis to be
carried
out abroad. This will also enable the Buyer assist Seller to arrange
for more plant, machinery and equipment needed for the project expansion.

7. AGREEMENT - A long-terms Agreement is envisaged for execution by
both parties at the appropriate time,

8. INVITATION - Due to the sensitive nature of gold transactions
world-wide, we deem it advisable that Buyer or his representative comes down
personally to see things in their right perspective before and further
commitment by both parties could be entered into.

9. CONDITION OF SALE
Please take note that our intention to sell our product is based on the
face that whoever buys our product is likely to be our customer.

If you are interested to do business or buy gold
with our Group of Miners you are welcomed
Yours faithfully,
Kingsley ow usu
(marketing Manager)

N/addition to Gold we shall assist you make a purchase from B: Should you
need Diamond in our associates miners in Diamond in D.R.Congo, Sierra Leone,
Liberia and Bukinafasa

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