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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Kweku Donald"<cdsmarketinginc@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: <kwekudonald@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:28:35 -0000
Subject: Lets Build A Business Relationship

Dear,

My name is Kweku Donald a marketing agent based in Cotonou Benin Republic. I have a client who has 411kg of GOLD DUST for sell. Which I think will be of your interest as one that knew the value.

I got your post where you declared your interest in buying Gold. It will be my pleasure to invite you to Abidjan, Ivory Coast for you to see the product yourself and test it with your experts.

You are not going to pay any money until you confirm the gold purity and availability. After then You pay and carry to your country. I cannot be able to bring the gold to your countrry for you to pay me.

Let me know what your decissions are on my proposal.

Create A Good Day.

Contact Me: Donald Kweku
Phone: +225 48 96 45 29

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