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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: "Sali Cole" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ebesco_supplies@yahoo.com.au>
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2012 17:27:44 +0700
Subject: Product Inquiry!

Attn:

Having gone through your listed products, we offer great interest to do a purchase agreement with your company. Please get back to us with the following information
PLEASE QUATE
1. Prices FOB
2. Payment terms
3. Delivery Period
4. MOQ
5. Specified delivery date assuming from the Date of Order.
Please your quick reply will be highly appreciated

Regards,
Mr.Adel Said (EBSCO SUPPLIES)
Purchasing Admin Manager.
SALI COLE
Tel: 530 327 9402
Toll Free: +1-866-677-3161
Fax: (209) 216-6565
12 sandy spring Rd, Laurel MD 20707 USA.

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