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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: mr.gawamamining_company@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 06:55:04 -0400
Subject: URGENT


Dear Madam & Sir,

I am Mr. Mohamed Kassim from Sierra Leone. I am representing a mining company

based in Freetown (Sierra Leone).


We sell rough Diamond and Gold, etc. The company name is GAWAMA Mining Company.

Our Company offer one of the best operations for both gold and diamonds. We

are Miners, Dealer and Exporters of gold and diamond.


Product…. Alluvial Gold Dust
Quality….. 22 carat+
Origin …... Sierra Leone


Please indicate your interest by contacting the under signed for more details.

Upon agreed terms for participation, we will issue a visiting visa to enable

you visit Sierra Leone for inspection.

Best Regard,
Mr. Mohamed Kassim
Email,mr.gawamamining_company@yahoo.com
Tel,00 212 526 122 736



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