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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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Fraud email example:

From: Henry Ali <web.info663@btinternet.com>
Reply-To: henryali71@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:02:57 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT OFFER FROM THE GHANA GOV




Dear Sir/Madam,





My name is Mr.Henry Ali, the Managing director of PAN-AFRICAN INVESTMENT LTD, A commission agent registered with the government of Ghana. My company work hand in hand with the members of the contract awarding committee. Due to my relationship with members of the contract awarding committee,many foreign firms/companies have gotten several contracts through my company's effort.





The Government of Ghana,in West Africa, has received funds from the INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION(IDA) with loan

number :IDA CREDIT NO:3964 GH,and AGENCY FRANCHISE DE DEVELOPMENT(AFD),AFD LOAN NO:CGH 6004.01.G, towards the

cost of community based rural development projects ( CBRDP) and intends to apply part of this fund to cover eligible payment under the contracts for the supply of the following items.





The products needed urgently are stated bellow, hence, feel free to contact us and tell us about your products.

I issue this invitation Tender to your company to show us your interest in participating in this first quarter of this year tender bidding and I am going to act as your local agent here in Ghana to enable you meet the tender requirements and to represent you before the Ministry.

The mode of payment is 100%(T/T) advance payment.

Bellow are some of the products needed.







1: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE:

Water treatment plants and Chemicals, Animal, Feeds/ingredients, Beverages, Fertilizers, Agrochemicals Products, pesticides and crop protection chemicals,seed treatment chemicals, Knapsack sprayer,Fishing equipments. etc.





2. MINISTRY OF WORKS:

Supply of Construction Equipments, Grey Cement, Cement Clinkers, engine boats,caterpillars,Sawmill Engines and spare parts,sewing machine,Fire Extinguishers and other fire proof facilities. etc.







4:MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Stationery, Laptop and Desk Top Computers, Furniture/Accessories,School chalks,black and white board,crayon,maths sets etc.





5:MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Medical and laboratory equipments, (Clutches,syringes, needles, surgical instruments, wheel chairs, beds), Condoms, HIV test kits and first aid kits. Treated Mosquito Nets etc.





6.MINISTRY OF INTERIOR:

T.shirts/umbrella,children socks,rain coat and boots.





Tender is open to all eligible foreign contractors from eligible source countries as defined in the guidelines of the procurement Board of the Republic of Ghana.If you can handle the supply of any of the above items, get back to me for more details.I am a commission agent.





Thanks.

Mr.Henry Ali

(Govt.Accredited Agent)

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