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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: "emdebrah@terra.es" <emdebrah@terra.es>
Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 21:08:56 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: Thanks alot



>From Mr: E.M Debrah
Block A 3rd Floor, VALCO Trust House
Castle Road, Ridge
Accra - Ghana
Tel: +233 249603732
Email: emdebrah@yahoo.com

Good Day,

I am Mr:E.M Debrah , the Chairperson of the British American Tobacco Ltd (BAT) Accra, Ghana. What I wish to

relate to you will smack of unethical practice but I want you to understand this as an opprotuninty to better our lives.

l need your help to receive the sum of US$5M.This money was my share of gratifications received from various

companies and contractors who handled the construction of our ultra modern plant in Ibadan. l cannot pay this money into

my private account as it will arouse suspicions, so l have decided to move the funds outside the country for investment

,this is where l have decided to contact you.

I sincerely seek your assistance to receive this money in your country for proper investment in real estate out of which

you shall be paid a commission of twenty percent and a further 5% for your incurred expenses. All I need is a partner

who would guide me through the necessary market price quotes, and assist me in receiving the money and depositing

same into your private/company account for proper investment. It is in this respect that I seek your assistance in

receiving the money. All I need to know is whether you are rightly positioned to successfully receive and arrange banking

facility for the funds. This business is 100% risk free as long as l am able to establish a proper understanding with you.

My request thus is for you to cooperate with me in the movement of the funds to your base for investment and

establishment of a joint venture in your country.

I have met with a top diplomat who will handle all about this transaction.This money has been moved over to the

diplomatic long room of the Ghana Government awaiting shipment as diplomatic Insurance Bonds.Call or write me and let

me know if you would be able to cooperate with me in this manner.

Finally,I ask that if you find no interest in this project that you should discard this mail. I ask that you do not be vindictive

and destructive. If my offer is of no appeal to you, delete this message and forget I ever contacted you but if you are

interested, you should contact me.

Regards

Mr: E.M Debrah





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