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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "the consignment " (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)
  • "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Thompson Kankum <k_thom276@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <t_kankum234@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:05:24 +0100
Subject: AU GOLD & DIAMONDS



Dear Sir/Madam,

We got your contact through the international chambers of commerce during a small enterprises meeting. We are a consulting, marketing, representative and general merchants based in Ghana and branch in Togo republic.

With full penalty of perjury, we make this proposal and offer to you as mandated below:

Au Gold dust 265kg, origin of Ghana, 22+carat, 95%pure selling at $ US 10,500 per kilo.

We also have in stock diamonds up to 3000 carats ranging between 1 – 10 carats. Due to sensitive nature of gold and diamond transactions within the West African sub- region, we deem it appropriate that buyer visit seller for inspection and feasibility studies and testing. After testing, once the buyer is okay with result, the consignment shall be locked and the keys handed over to buyer whiles the consignments will be handed over to a reputable shipping agent for onward shipment processing.

Buyer will have to assist seller with minimum of 10% of the total value of stock to enable seller procure shipment documents. These terms is outlined for the gold.

As per diamonds, buyer will assist with processing Kimberly process certificate (KPC). Price of stone is based on the quality and value of stone. (Hence, we assume it as pick test and pay).

In case you are not a Gold dealer, you can also help us to look for buyer in which you are entitled for 2% after the transaction.

Awaiting your response.

Regards

Thompson Kankum

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