419 scam: GOLD MARK CONSULTS <goldmarkconsultingbenin@gmail.com> URGENT CONFIRMATION REQUIRED.

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- goldmarkconsultingbenin@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: GOLD MARK CONSULTS <goldmarkconsultingbenin@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 14:32:03 +0100
Subject: URGENT CONFIRMATION REQUIRED.

Good day!!!!!

It is my pleasure to introduce my humble self to you.

My name is MARK DAVIDSON , an international consultant to a lot of
Political leaders and Military Generals in Africa. As a matter of fact
my duties covers sourcing for Foreigners that will act as Investment
Partners to some of these political leaders and Military Generals in
Africa to help in repatriating Funds acquired through sales of Crude
Oils, Diamonds and Gold.

Presently we are sourcing for a reliable individual or coprporate
organization that will help in repatriating the sum of USD55.5Million
out of Africa for investment outside Africa . The owner of this Funds
is a Former Military leader of one of the West African Countries who
will not like his identity to be known immediately and
who as a matter of Urgency is desperately in need of this services
from a trust worthy and reliable fellow or organization.

If you therefore wish to make yourself available as the Foreign
Partner to our Client , could you then confirm to us via email by
confirming your Full Contact Details covering Address, Telephone & Fax
Numbers, Proffession, Age and Marital status as well as your
experience in Investment purposes.

Details of the mode of operations and your reawards or entitlements
that will be accrued to you as the Foreign Partner will be made known
to you as soon as we receive your confirmation on this.

Meanwhile be informed that utmost discrecy and honesty is highly
required in this transaction and be assured of it's RISK FREE .

While we hope to have a successful business transaction with you , we
look forward to your confirmation on this.

Best Regards,
MARK DAVIDSON.
( CEO/MD)
GOLD-MARK CONSULTING GROUP,
Plot 457 Avenue Ambassades Des Amerique,
Cotonou--Benin Republic.
Email:-goldmarkconsultingbenin@gmail.com

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