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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: Peter Ofori <jkagency001gh@outlook.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:37:38 +0000
Subject: INQUIRY FOR SUPPLY


Dear Sir/Madam

We are sourcing agent Looking for a reliable companies that can supply your products to The Economic Commission here in Ghana, we are interested in your products,if you are interested in supplying your products here in Ghana, Then do send to us your products details specification and prices of your product or send us your catalog for better understanding. Payment terms is 100% full payment into your Bank account before the release of goods or start supply.

Regards
Mr. Richard Owusu Nana
Richanas Consultants Agency
Location: 19 Volta Street , 1nd Close,
Airport Residential, Accra Ghana

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