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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found 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: LUSCO CONSULT <msgloriagh@att.net>
Reply-To: luscoconsult@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 11:47:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: INVITATION TO SUPPLY BATH TOWELS FROM YOUR NATIONAL,
INVITATION TO SUPPLY BATH TOWELS FROM YOUR NATIONAL,
>From The Desk Of Mr Ali Kwesi
Secretary Lusco Consult Limited
No ;16 Edewor Street Kumasi,
Ghana West Africa,
Office Tel/Fax ; +233-265-435-987
We are looking for a reliable Company/Exporter from your national to supply one million Pieces white Bath Towel with below specifications tender to Ecowas/Ghana Government for the on going 2010 rehabilitation exercise to hospitals,prisoners and orphanage homes on the internet hence my Director ask me to write you an invitation if you can handle this project supply effectively as our company trustee from your national.
Procedure of the supply our company is a Commission Agent registered with Ecowas/Ghana Government and our commission is 1% of the total invoicing. Our Commission is been paid to us upon satisfactory confirmation of the contract payment into your account. It will be our pleasure to work co-cooperatively with your esteemed organization to secure this tender for our mutual benefits.
BELOW IS THE SPECIFICATION OF BATH TOWELS
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1.Yarn : 100% cotton
2.Color : White
3.Size: 70 X 140 cm.
4.GSM - 320
5.Weight 312g/pc
6.Quantity: One Million PCS.
7.Packing : 1pc in white poly bag and 12pcs/dozen in big poly bag and put inside carton
8.Targeted Price $10 per one piece
TERMS OF PAYMENT:100% BANK TT IN ADVANCE BEFORE SHIPMENT AFTER INSPECTION:QUOTATION FOB DELIVERY TIME : 180 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYMENT.PARTIAL SHIPMENTS IS ALLOWED; AWAITING YOUR REPLY TO PROVE THAT YOU ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLING THIS PROJECT EFFECTIVELY AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYMENT TO YOU AS OUR TRUSTEE .
FINALLY UPON YOUR REPLY I SHALL FEED YOU WITH FULL DETAILS/PROCEDURE FOR THE SUPPLY FOR US TO BE SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THIS MAIL AWAITING YOUR CALL.
Best Regards.
Mr Ali Kwesi
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