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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: James Ulsh <jameulsh@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 05:14:55 +0000
Subject: YOUR COMPANY PRODUCTS FOR CONTRACT SUPPLY---

Dear Sirs/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.

Please, do not see my message to you as unsolicited, a joke nor a mistake.

Courtesy of the Export Bureau, we have come to understand that you are
a giant producer / exporter of several FOOD ITEM / SEA FOOD / CANNED
FOOD & OTHER PRODUCTS, we shall deem it imperative to contact you and
have the opportunity to work with your esteemed company provided that
you give us the chance to do so.

We are a management consultant outfit, we are also a sourcing agent to
our Government Organizations and the NGOs. recently we have received a
mandate to source for reliable overseas producer / exporter of FOOD
ITEM / SEA FOOD / CANNED FOOD & OTHER PRODUCTS TEXTILES etc, who will
be willing and interested to enter into contract for the supply of
these products to an Organization on regular contract basis.

For example :- Canned products and natural juices,canned cucumbers,
canned fruits,frozen fruits, pickled tomatoes and in own juice, lecho,
salads, pumpkin paste, cultured milk foods products (yogurt, kefir,
etc.),sour cream and sour cream , product "Delicious", rennet, hard,
pickled, soft cheeses.aubergine paste, sweet products , Spaghetti /
Marcorroni , Wheat flours ,Whole Milk powder, Frozen fish /meat Edible
oil, Ceylon Tea in Bags,Packets,Bulk & Flavoured Teas,FOODSTUFF &
BEVERAGES, Ethnic Foods , Agricultural Produce such as: Desiccated
Coconut,Coconut Milk & Milk Powder,Sesame, Organic honey ,
Agricultural SUPPLIES ======================FOOD ITEMS

Should you find this offer interesting, please do reply us with the
full details of the PRODUCTS such as sizes, prices, packing etc, once
we receive these information together with your company details, we
shall submit to the Logistic Department of the African Trade Union
Organization for further guidelines on this proposed contract project.

If you are company is able to handle this project,OR you know company
can be able to handle this project,kindly get back to us and tell us
your price CIF Lome-Togo Seaport.

I have sent this letter to you before, but I'm not sure if you receive
it, as i didn't heard from you, that is reason why I'm sending it to
you again.

Please,It is very important that you get back to us on what products
you have in your company, If you do not mind.

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

I expect your positive response to this contract supply from your
company for more details.. Your response would highly be honored.

Waiting for your details asap.

Best regards,

Mr. James Ulsh/ CEO
Ets. JUlsh & Beryl Corporation

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