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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: "ADAMS OSEI" <kwakumensah50@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: adamsosei16@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:55:32 -0000 (GMT)
Subject: I NEED YOUR QUICK RESPONSE////


Dear Sir/Ms,


We wish to inform you that our office, West African monetary zone (WAMZ)
in relation with West African Monetary Institute (WAMI)and in
collaboration with Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] head
of States has mandated our office to conduct due diligence of all
contractors, inheritance, funds and any consignment that has been held by
any authority in her region and ensure release to their respective
beneficiary.

Presently we have received petitions all over the world about unclaimed
consignments, inheritance and cash fund deposited in banks and security
companies, Since the inception of our office we have visited this
institutions and during our investigation, we discovered your name and
information and wish to inform you that we have agreed to release your
Treasure in three different methods from Ghana our head office to your
country, namely:

1] Through a nominated bank from you.

2] Through Special diplomatic channel

3] Certified Bank Draft

For your interest and benefit, please reconfirm your full details to avoid
dealing with another person as many people have been writing to our office
for claims, the need for your information is because our investigation has
revealed that some people are trying to claim other people's
consignment/funds. Also chose the option on how you want to receive the
Treasure as we have indicated above to enable us serve you better and
redeem our image within International Community.

Yours Truly
MR.ADAMS OSEI




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