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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "hundred thousand united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • dr_koffiansah@yahoo.dk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "dr koffi ansah" <dr_koffi_ansah1@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2006 03:36:50 +0000
Subject: FROM THE DESK OF DR .K .ANSAH

DR.KOFFI A.G.ANSAH
GNPC Towers
ACCRA - GHANA
tel/fax00233242143678
dr_koffiansah@yahoo.dk
 
ATTN ,
 
I am the Chairman of the Contract Award Committee, Ghana National
Petroleum Corporation, We need a trust-worthy partner to assist us in the
transfer of (US$177.7M) ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SEVEN MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED
THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS. for further investment in your country. You
will be required to:
 
(1) Assist us in the transfer of this sum to your bank account
 
(2) Advise on areas for potential future investment in your country
 
(3) Assist us in carrying a feasibility study before actual investment.

If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, you will be paid
20% of the total funds for assistance. Reply backs this email if you are
willing to work with us.
 
Respectfully,
 
DR.KOFFI A.G.ANSAH
Chairman Contract Award Committee (CCAC )

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Anti-fraud resources:

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