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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. Johnson A. Kwame" <ampaholding2@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 12:55:26 +0000
Subject: INVITATION TO TENDER SUPPLY.


GREETINGS!
I write to inform you that there's a need for the supply of your company's product to the Government of Ghana under the Auspice of the Economic Community Of West African States.
We got your company's contact when our secretary was researching for a reliable supplier of your company's product.
My company is an accredited agent of Ghana Government on Contract Maters and also to non-governmental bodies here in Ghana, We are also agents for manufacturers/Suppliers seeking for distributors/retailers in Ghana.
The Government of Ghana have published their 2015/2016 annual bid in which about 72 Enhancement, Care and rehabilitation items will be needed for a contract supply(in which your product is included).
The Government of Ghana is willing to buy your company's product in a large quantity for a contract supply in their ongoing open Tender.If your company is reliable and competent and you are willing to supply/participate in the ongoing Tender, Kindly send me your product details(catalog) with price list so that so i can print and submit it officially to the Contract Award Committee Of the Commission.
Port Of Delivery: Tema Wharf
Terms Of Payment: An upfront payment of 80% by Telegraphic Transfer(T/T) for production and 20% prior to shipment.
I await for your price list and catalog as soon as possible so that we can proceed without any further delay.I long to build a long lasting effective business relationship with your prestigious company.
Thanks,Mr jOhnson Ampah k.12 Yarbs Avenue, OdorkoAccra, Ghana.P.M. BOX 500 ACCRAPHONE:+233 231804901 +233 241200784

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