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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.

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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:
  • "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
  • "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs MERCY Owens <mrs_owens1979@yahoo.fr>
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 04:05:29 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: GOLD DUST FOR SELLER


Dear Sir,/madam

I got your contact when I was searching for gold buyers, So we are looking for an agent to sell our Gold and Diamonds, so if you are interested please contact me as soon as possible for more details, your commission is protected immediately after the contract is signed with us.
The buyer must visit cotonou-Benin where the AU is deposited for test & confirmation of the purity before following it up to his choice of refinery for assay and to be accompanied by the seller's rep to witness the assay and to receive the payment,based on the quantity realised from the assay.

The quantity of the gold is 200kg of 23 carats plus with fines of 97%. The buyer will sign Contract to receive regular delivery of 50 kg per month for 24 months renewable based on performance.
The price FOB is $14,500 per kg and the cost of exportation from Republic of Benin to any destination of the buyer is 5% of the value of the merchandise.
Also note that the seller may accept confirmable bank guarantee.

If you are interested you should contact me immediately to proceed with all the necessary procedure that will ensure your safe arrival here to follow up the goods to your refinery.
Upon your response I will connect you with the Seller's mandate here in Benin, As soon as you confirm your interest to be here to open up communication with the company.
Send us your full contact info include your phone/ fax numbers.
private phone contacts

Best Regards,
Mrs MERCY.



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