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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "agyemang.mrhawa@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Toure" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <agyemang.mrhawa@live.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:54:33 +0100
Subject: Supply of Two million Pcs white T-Shirts
>From Mr.Hawa Agyemang
Operation Manager Contract Co Limited,
Plot Number 52 Adeweso Estate Kumasi Ghana
West Africa.
Tel:+233-20-5576593.
Private Email:agyemang.mrhawa@live.com
Attn:The President/ Ceo,
We are looking for a company/importer from your national who can be able to supply Two million pieces white t-shirts to Ghana Government for the on-going REHABILITATION ExCISES TO GHANIAN PRISONERS, ORPHANAGE HOME.
My company is a Commission Agent and our commission is 3% of the total invoice. Our Commission is paid upon a satisfactory confirmation of the contract payment into your account. It will be our pleasure to work cooperatively with your esteemed organization to secure this tender for our mutual benefits.
Please find below the specifications of the T-Shirts for your kind consideration.
SPECIFICATION OF T-SHIRT:
1. Style: Round Neck T-shirts, Short sleeve
2.Yarn: 100% cotton
3. Size: Normal size (S; M: L: XL) (EUROPEAN SIZE)
4. Color: WHITE ONLY
5. Packing: 1 dozen / 1 poly bag
TERMS OF PAYMENT: BANK TT IN ADVANCE BEFORE SHIPMENT.
TARGET PRICES: USD5/PC
QUOTATION: FOB DELIVERY:
OCEAN FREIGHT DELIVERY TIME: 180 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYMENT.
GSM: 185.
QUANTITY: TWO MILLION PCS ONLY
Looking forward to hearing from you of your interest, upon your reply I shall advise you on how to apply for the Tender.
Best Regards,
Mr.Hawa Agyemang.
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