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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "(ecowas)" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "mrnugakemo@ymail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Nuga Kemo" <mrnugakemo@ymail.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 04:12:15 -0800
Subject: SUPPLY INVITATION.
Dear Sir/Madam,
The Government of Ghana has Published their Annual Projects,about
Seventy-Two(72) Products/Items will be needed for Purchase/Supply in a
larger quantity. I am an agent Sourcing for a good and a reputable company
that can handle the Supply after 100% advance payment.
Due to the Rate of mass production from CHINA which cost us lots of damage
financially. The country Decided to hand Over the contract supply order to
ECOWAS.I will be more happy if you can present your company as an eligible
Supplier who will handle this project.This Order is from the ECONOMICS
Community of west Africa State(ECOWAS) Ghana.
payment term:100% advance by T/T
As this Item have been planed to be use as a promotional tools in the
country.
CONTACT ME HERE FOR MORE DETAILS EMAIL: mrnugakemo@ymail.com
SUPPLY OF PRODUCTS.
Regards
Nuga Kemo
Nuga Kemo Agency
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