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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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Fraud email example:

From: "MR. BASIL OWUSU" <info@usa.org>
Reply-To: <dramancoglobalagency@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 03:52:43 -0700
Subject: FORM DRAMANCO GLOBAL AGENCY.

Hello One
 
We are representative to local miners located in Ghana and other West African states. We trade, sell Gold and Diamonds at very reasonable price discounts below LME and LBMA / World Market Prices.
 
We currently have 100 kilograms of Alluvial Gold Bar ready to sell to any prospective buyer across the World.
 
This can be done on CIF and FOB (Cost Insurance Freight) terms. We have more than 100 kgs available now and ready to sell and for export.
 
As our mining firm is small and needed expansion and increase in productivity, We will welcome prospective buyers and potential investors who can assist us with state of the art equipments to help boost our production.
 
WE ALSO PAY A REASONABLE COMMISION TO OUR AGENTS OR ANY ONE THAT INTRODUCED A VIABLE BUYER TO US. WE CAN PREPARE A MANDATE LETTER OF APPOITNMENT FOR OUR AGENTS WORKING ON COMMISION BASIS. WE CAN NEGOTIATE AND AGREE ON COMMISION RATES IF OUR OFFER IS ACCEPTED
 
We wait for your answers to provide more details.
 
Best regards,
 
MR. BASIL OWUSU
DRAMANCO GLOBAL AGENCY.
PHONE--+233238103959
dramancoglobalagency@gmail.com

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