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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: George Boateng <georgema834@yahoo.in>
Reply-To: gboateng32@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 10:45:19 -0400
Subject: This is the last notice..please confirm receipt,



Dear friend,

I am (Mr.George Boateng) a Director of operation in the above mentioned
Corporation. My primary assignment in the corporation is to award
contracts that
have been approved by the Government. In the course of awarding these
contracts
for the prefabrication/ refurbishment of the nation refinery. The
contract which
was awarded to an expatriate was inflated to the tune of $13,700,000.00 USD.

I am seeking your indulgence and assistance in having this amount remitted to
your account for investment purposes. There is absolutely no liability, be it
civil, criminal or financial on your part. We have resolved to compensate you
with 40% commission for your assistance in having this fund
transferred to your
account for investment purposes. This transaction is being executed with the
blessing of Executives in government and in the Oil ministry. More
details will
be forwarded to you, should I receive a positive response from you. Looking
forward to having a healthy and lucrative business relationship with
you. Please
contact me with this email address: gboateng32@ymail.com

1, your full name................
2, your home address.....................
3, your private Telephone number.................
4, your occupation..................
5, Your Age....................
6, your country........................

Thank you in advance for your corporation.
Yours Sincerely,

Director, Finance and Corporate
Mr.George Boateng
Director of operation
(GNPC) Accra Ghana

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