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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: "PHILEMON AKWA" <philemonakwa01@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 May 2014 17:45:42 +0100
Subject: CONTRACT OFFER,REPLY

Dear Sir

We got your company information through an exhaustive search
in the internet. We are authorized government/Business agent
based in Ghana, Representing Ghana Government and Ecowas.

Our scope is basically searching for companies to bid for
government contract on commission basis. We receive 10%
commission from the seller/manufacturer in any successful
contract done through our recommendation. We will like to
make a preliminary presentation/introduction of your company
to the ministry for their consideration.

Could you please be kind enough to furnish us with the
following information to enable us present/introduce your
highly esteemed company to the appropriate Ministry.1) Your
e-brochure/catalog.2) The Technical details of your product
3) Your company profile. We shall deploy all resources in
our disposal to ensure a successful bidding for your
company.

You may include any information or document that you deem
necessary. We are looking forward to working with you.
REGARDS,
MR PHILEMON AKWA
COMPANY: AGLINCON INTERNATIONAL GH.LTD,
ADDRESS: 15 GRAPHIC ROAD , ACCRA GHANA
+233245744055

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