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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: Seth Maa <setmaa212@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:54:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: GOLD BARS FOR SALE


Hello Friend,
We are group of local miners which have our own mine company in Ghana
West Africa,
0ur price is reasonable compare to the world market, our price is
$42,500 for a kilo,and we have 350kg  at the moment for sale
The quality of our gold is 22karat+ and Purity :95.50%.
We were told that there is a lucrative market for gold in your country now,
if even you are not buying the gold may be you can get me a buyer and
you will get your commission for getting us a buyer.And we have have
diamond in case you are interested.
This are the Specs of our gold:
Quantity : more than 350kg
Quality : 22karat+
Purity :95.50%
Price :$42, 500 per a kilo
I wait for your reply soon.
Mr.Seth

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