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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: harry kojo <harry_kojo1@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 04:31:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: GHANA GOLD


>FROM MR. HARRY KOJO.
ACCRA GHANA .
WEST AFRICA.

ATTN:

We writing to a deal of bilateral interest and mutual benefit. Mr Harry an agent and consultant of the local farmers in west africa where large quantities of GOLD 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 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:
Gold A.U. dust of 22 carats. Quantity : 600 Kg Purity : 996 / 1000
(22carats) 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,

MR Harry



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