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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: rechard hamson <rechardhamson2@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 12:57:03 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: GOLD PROPOSAL


ATTN:
I am writing to a deal of bilateral interest and
mutual benefit.
I am Mr. RECHARD HAMSON an agent and consultant
of the local farmers in west
africa, where large quantities of GOLD and DIAMOND are
available.
The price are cheaper than the price in international
marketing.
I obtained your contact from the internet and was
inspired to consult you for this business which I do
hope will be of great interest to us.
Do not hesitate to contact me through the above phone
or E-mail to indicate your interest or if not
interested in this proposal, please do solicit for a
buyer for me and upon your recommendation of a
prospective buyer, you shall retain 5% commission of
the sales.
Commodities available are as follows:
Diamond of VVS of about 700 carats of different
quantities
a t good price.
Gold A.U. dust of 22 carats.
Quantity : 600 Kg
Purity : 996 / 1000 (22 carats)
Price : USD $ 5400.00 / Kg
Certificates to be issued with trench delivery:
(A) Certificate of origin
(B) Certificate of ownership
(C) Certificate of fine weight
All the above documents / certificates are to be sent
to the buyer.
SYSTEM OF TRADING
After confirmation and testing of the goods, part
payment will be made here while the balance shall be
paid 48 hours after delivery at the country of your
designated choice.
yours faithfully,
RECHARD HAMSON











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