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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: "Jassim Hussain Alshaikh" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <hussainn@superposta.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:09:40 -0700
Subject: (GOLD DUST AND BAR) We offer/Less 10% discount of LME on the day of purchase (International Market Prize)

Dear sir,
 
Firstly, let me start by introducing myself officially.  My name is Alsheikh Ahmed born and brought up in Ghana but originally from Kingdom of Bahrain and a representative of Group of villagers `Diggers/Miner in Accra-Ghana looking for a prospective buyer and reliable partner, for the `export and sale of gold Nugget and bar at reasonable interest
I am seeking that company or individual who purchases commodity and can be able to purchase our product. I seeking that Mandate/broker who can assist me to find buyer and your commission will be discussed.
 
COMMODITY SPECIFICATIONS/AVAILABLE FOR BUYER:
Commodity :                            Refined Gold (Au)
Form :                                       Gold Bar/Bullion Form.
Purity :                                       96.5% purity
Carat:                                       22 carat +plus
Quantity:                                   500kg to 2Metric/T
Origin:                                      Ghana
PRICE =               We offer/Less 10% discount of LME on the day of purchase (International Market Prize)
DELIVERY =                            Buyer’s Choice of destination
PACKAGING =                       In Metal Boxes
 
COMMODITY SPECIFICATIONS/AVAILABLE FOR BUYER:
Commodity :                            Un-Refined Gold (Au)
Form :                                      Gold Dust Form.
Purity :                                      96.5% purity
Carat:                                       22 carat +plus
Quantity:                                   500kg to 1Metric/T
Origin:                                      Ghana
PRICE =               We offer/Less 10% discount of LME on the day of purchase (International Market Prize)
DELIVERY =                           Buyer’s Choice of destination
PACKAGING:                         In Metal Boxes
PROCEDURE:
 
Buyer or buyer representative is invited and expected to come down to Ghana for the inspection and random sampling/testing of our Gold before final shipment to buyer's destination, during buyer's visit signing of sales/purchase contract/agreement will take place after the condition and procedure has been agreed by both parties.
 
The buyer will be required to travel down to Accra Ghana for inspection on the product and make feasibility studies as buyer will be allowed to pick sample which will be tested at the Government Geological Survey Department, after satisfactory result of sample testing, Buyer must have to endorse contract agreement
with seller on the payment terms of the product.
 
Buyer have to arrange (Air-Ticket and Hotel Accommodation) for one of our sellers representative whom will accompany buyer to his refinery for the final assay and balance payment of our product by swift transfer to sellers’ nominated bank account which will be provided in our contract agreement.
We look forward to establishing a long lasting business relationship with you after the condition and procedure has been agreed by both parties.
sincerely.
Mr. Alsheikh Ahmed
DIRECT EMAIL:  hussainalshaikh@superposta.com
DIRECT PHONE:  +233 544 696 995  CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION IF YOU ARE WILLING TO HAVE A LONG LASTING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH US.

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