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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "confidential business" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "fnarteyesq@terra.es" <fnarteyesq@terra.es>
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 06:03:41 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: RE: A Fruitful Business Proposal;


Dear Sir,

My name is Mr. Nartey, a Ghanaian born in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana in Sep, 1978, a graduate of the University of Ghana, (LLB Hons 2002) and the Ghana School of Law (Qualifying Certificate in Professional Law, 2004) I was admitted to practice in Ghana as Barrister-at-Law and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana in 2004.

I am also a member of the Law Firm of Hesse & Hesse Associates, one of the leading Commercial Law Firms in Accra, Ghana. However, you can visit the following website for your conformation (http://www.hesselawfirm.com/h-pages/associates.php).

Sir, I have a legal confidential business proposal that might require your physical presence here in Accra, Ghana for it to be concluded urgently. This business is a fruitful one with 100% risk free; a non upfront payment business transaction that will open doors for unimaginable financial reward for both of us. After going through my profile and you are convinced to work with me in this regard, quickly get back to me for more details.

I express my sincere appreciation, while awaiting your urgent response.

Best regards,
Frank K. Nartey Esq.





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