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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: Dave Honsey <er006222@gmail.com>
Reply-To: strosvansi@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 06:06:38 +0000
Subject: WHEAT FLOUR NEEDED.!......

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are here to introduce our company as a registered Importing
company based in Supplying and Distributing of all kind of goods.with
registration endorsement under the Togo Lome Commerce and Industry.

Our company has been into Importation and distribution of goods for
many years with our international business experience which has given
us the confident to open Three branches offices out side Togo
Republic. Recently we have being ask by (A . T. U. Organization) to
source out a reliable firm who will be capable to handle a contract
supply of Agriculture and Food Products, For example Below items:-

1.) : ======================FOOD ITEMS
Wheat flours , Wheat, Rice , Seafood / Frozen, Spaghetti / Macaroni,
Whole Milk powder, Frozen fish /meat, Edible oil, Organic honey, Etc

2.) : =============Agricultural SUPPLIES
Fertilizers / organic & inorganic , Pesticides, insecticides, insect
repellents Etc

Or any other products your company can supply apart from the once
listed above, let us know as well??

We came across your company contact information as a supplier
manufacturer and exporter of above mentioned in your region, With due
respect we request you to please send your prices quotation for our
study in proceedings.

Looking forward to establish a long lasting business with your company.

I await your prompt response.

Thanks.

Yours sincerely,

Mr. Dave Honsey/ Director
Dave Honsey Consultants
OUR CONTACT EMAIL : strosvansi@gmail.com

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