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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: evans nana <evansnana0@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 02:25:58 +0000
Subject: SUPPLY INQUIRY


Are you a supplier, manufacturer, distributor, sales agent, or dealer
I introduce my self as government accredited commission agency registered with the ecowas Project Authority of West African States (ecowas) to initiate contacts with companies/persons overseas for the supply of government needs.
many firms have gotten many contracts through my agency effort over the years
Therefore, if you are capable to supply your company products in a large quantity,
Kingly send us your specification/price lists to avoid making a wrong quotation or choice of product.
Terms of Payment An upfront payment of 80% (T/T) will be made to your account before production, while 20% will be paid before shipment.
Regards
Yours Faithfully,
Mr.evans nana
Address : 2nd floor Post Office
Accra New Town Ghana
Company: Accredited Agency Ltd
Email: evansnana986@yahoo.com



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