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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: Lucas Kwamme <lukas_km3@msn.com>
Reply-To: <fmensah66@live.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 17:05:52 +0000
Subject: INTEREST TO SHARE WITH YOU



Manager, ICB Plc
Kaneshie Branch
Ghana


INTEREST TO SHARE WITH YOU


I have a lucrative business of mutual interest to share with you. I got your reference in my search for someone who suits my proposed business relationship. My name is Lucas Kwamme. I am the Branch manager of the International Commercial Bank, Kaneshie branch, Ghana. I am 49 years, and married with Three children.



My business proposal to you involves the transfer of Six Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy Thousand Dollar [$6,770,000.00] from my bank into any nominated bank account of your choice. Everything concerning this transaction shall be legally done and all relevant information supplied by me.



Please endeavor to observe utmost discretion in all matters concerning this issue. Once the funds have been successfully transferred into your account, you will have 40% of the total fund, and I shall direct you on how I get my share. Note that there is practically no risks involved, it will be bank to bank (wire) transfer.



Please, there would be relevance in your reply if it is positive. Your earliest response to this letter will be appreciated as it will give me the zeal to furnish you with more information about this transaction.



Cordially Yours,
LUCAS KWAMME
Manager, I.C.B LTD
Kaneshie branch
Ghana.


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