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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. Kouadio Donald." <mr.kouadio.donald@outlook.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:05:46 -0700
Subject: Gold Seller,

Dear Sir,

We are gold mining company located in sub region of West Africa in
Cote D'Ivoire and Ghan looking for real and potential gold
buyers and mandates to buy or market our gold nuggets, dust and Dore
bars.We have been in the mining business in Cote D' Ivoire and Ghana
for many years and have good experience in international trade from
West Africa. You can expect good clean deals through us as we have
built a loyal clientele all across the world who are seeking
gold from the West Africa region.
Our prices are very attractive in the International market.
We look forward to a good business relationship with your company.
If you have any questions please call or email us anytime.
We look forward to your prompt reply and are ready, willing and able
to deliver upon your request.

Best Regards,

Mr. Kouadio Donald.

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