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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: "C&J Group Co., Ltd." <jencodistribution@gmail.com>
Reply-To: cj.grouptogo@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 13:52:58 +0100
Subject: Inquiry for orders and new products

Dear Sirs or Madam,
Good Day!

We'd like to thank you for posting your company information in the
business directory.

Please permit me to briefly introduce ourselves. The Cynthia & Jacob
Group Co., Ltd. is one of Togo’s leading business conglomerates with a
major presence across diverse sectors including Consumer Products,
Corporate Services and Infrastructure. For over 19 years, the firm has
made a significant contribution to the country’s economy and inspired
the trust of millions of Togolese as a provider of quality goods at an
affordable price. What began in 1993 as a humble, family-run trading
enterprise has today grown into a professional powerhouse with over 50
employees, led by a highly qualified and globally experienced senior
management team.

The Cynthia & Jacob Group Co., Ltd. headquarters are situated in Lomé,
the capital territory of Togo and supported by solid infrastructure
including several warehouses. The firm also has extensive operations
in global market.

Constant innovation, strategic partnerships and a customer focussed
approach have been the cornerstones of the firm’s phenomenal growth.
Ever since its inception, Cynthia & Jacob Group Co., Ltd. has enjoyed
successful alliances with its ‘Trade Partners’ in order to provide the
Togolese marketplace with world class products and services. The
firm’s partners include global companies and locally established
dealers and distributors. Our services mainly categorized in three
segments:

1.) Sourcing, importation, warehousing and distribution of products of
mass consumption in Togo and West Africa.
2.) Providing Consulting Services to firms in Exports/Imports Business.
3.) Working jointly with foreign companies and suppliers to bid
Tenders from government departments and local authorities, NGOs and
private companies each time they post their notices for things they
wish to buy.

At this moment, we are expanding our business into the international
markets and we are seeking to connect with the quality manufacturers
and suppliers from your country who is interested in launching both
their old and new products in our markets in order to continuously
providing the needs our local customers in terms of consumer products.
We are always open for any sort of association from Individuals and
firms. You're always welcome to share your business proposals and idea
with us.

Moreover, we are getting in touch with you because we have a great
interest in establishing business relations with your esteemed
company, therefore, if you would like to sell your products in Togo
and elsewhere in Africa, please kindly send us more details
information on your company such like range of your products,
catalogues, packaging details and price lists so that we can quickly
launch negotiations about how we can start to import and distribute
your products into our local markets.

Should you need further information please contact us at
cj.grouptogo@gmail.com or call us at + (228) 9314 3369.

Looking forward to start working with your organisation in the nearest future.

Best regards
Mr. Jacob Bossou
Managing Director
--------------------------
Cynthia & Jacob Group Co., Ltd.
Av. Akéi P.B. 10085 Quartier- Tokoin Wuiti Lomé
République du Togo
Tel : + (228) 9314 3369
Fax : + (228) 22 67 22 12
E-mail: cj.grouptogo@gmail.com

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