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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: CONSULTANTS <light.agency@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: johnsonidris@ymail.com
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 01:22:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: ICUMSA 45 WHITE SUGAR CONTRACT DEAL IN LOME TOGO.


Dear sir.
=A0
We acknowledged your contact mail through world trade=A0 Directory and we u=
nderstand that your company is an exclusive seller of cement and icumsa 45 =
white sugar.
=A0
And you are looking for a reliable and trustworthy importer that will be di=
stributing and marketing the above mentioned PRODUCTS here in all West Afri=
can Zone.
=A0
We M/S=A0JOHNSON IDRIS=A0-HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED is a reputable company u=
nder registered with the Togolaise Ministry Of Commerce & Industry as an im=
porter of good quality products and a Consultant to governement administrat=
ive organization and we also have strong connections with the WEST AFRICAN =
MARKETING UNION CONTRACT AWARDING COMMISSION Lome-Togo (Branch) and we want=
to know whether you are in possition to supply the above mentioned PRODUCT=
S on CONTRACT to the WEST AFRICAN=A0 UNION=A0 COMMISSION.=20
=A0
We will submit your company name once after hearing from your side to the B=
ranch Chairman of the West African=A0 Union Commission HERE IN LOME-TOGO fo=
r their study and understanding that you are capable to supply them your ce=
ment and icumsa 45 white sugar Products they need for their project.
=A0
For your information: their payment terms is 100% T/T in advance once after=
your company has completed all the Contract formalities.=20
=A0
Confirm your interest, capability, and willingness to secure and execute th=
is Contract so that we will present your company name before the Chairman o=
f the Administrative organization for approval .=20
=A0
Secondly, This contractual supply of any of your product is for mass distri=
bution to all 16 west african Countries under CEDEAO/ECOWAS and it is for b=
oth rural and urban areas ,so your confirmation is urgently needed as you m=
ust be prepared to secure this contract from the Contract Awarding Committe=
e.
=A0
Thanks for your kind understanding while we wait to receive your positive q=
uick reply as to enable us conclude our negotiation with the Chairman and B=
oard Executive Members of WEST AFRICAN CONTRACT TENDER BOARD.
=A0
Yours faithfully.
=A0
Mr JOHNSON IDRIS=A0 .
=A0OUR COMPANY FULL CONTACT ADDRESS.=20
M/S JOHNSON IDRIS INTER-HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED.=20
No. 32 RUE CHEMIN DE FER.=20
BP. 3399 LOME-TOGO.=20
FAX.00228 222 22 52=A0=20
TEL.00228 995 97 62=0A=0A=0A

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