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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: "Lawrence Benson Koffi" <lawrence_777@excite.com>
Reply-To: lawrence_benson@myway.com
Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:36:14 +0100
Subject: GOLD/COCOA BROKER





Attention: Managing Director/CEO

Sir/ Madam,

I decided to reach you directly for a Gold and Cocoa beans business if
you?re interested. Our goal is to be the world?s most respected export
markets, base by expanding our market reach to other parts of the world.

Who We Are

Our company facilitate mining activities for small scale miners i.e.
hiring of bulldozer, supplying of shaking table, washing plant and
alluvial recovery equipment in 7-mining districts here in Ghana" with
13 years of experience in the export of gold to several world class
refineries i.e. (Rand, Metalor Swiss, London) etc. We work for almost
35 small scale mining companies including 15 co-operate village mining
group with a total workforce of about 1,200 people. Each group
generates between 800grams - 3kg per week, Ghana is a largest gold
reserve country. If you are interested in doing gold transaction with
us, you will have to specify the quantity you wish to buy and then we
shall open up communication with you in respect of our procedures and
fair negotiations.

On the other hand, our product such as cocoa liquor and cocoa butter
are sold to reputable companies around the world. Placing importance
on what is essential; we pride ourselves in the quality of our
products and our business relations. We strive to give the same
special attention to all our customers. The company has since evolved
into a competitive player in the chocolate industry with established
markets and recognized products. Our multi-national background infuses
a blend of Western technology and Eastern diligence into the company?s
management and operations, resulting in a truly professional and
global company. We aim to achieve total customer satisfaction through
consistent on-time delivery, swift customer feedback handling and
competitive pricing. We also ensure good quality is built into every
product we produce and that our quality management system is effective
and continuously improving.

Our factory presently boasts of an annual grinding capacity of over
6000 metrics tons. Its relatively compact size allows for more
attention to be paid to quality and efficiency in the manufacturing
process. Each step of our manufacturing process is supervised by
highly capable and experienced personnel. To further ensure that all
products meet the highest quality standards set by our valued
customers, we utilize a proficient and scientific laboratory to
oversee quality control. Placing importance on what is essential; we
pride ourselves in the quality of our business relationships. From
multinational traders to localized traders, chocolate conglomerates,
and specialized chocolate factories, we constantly strive to apply the
same special attention to each and every customer.

Reply urgently if you have the capacity to buy 30kg of gold on a
weekly basis. Also we are in position to export 20 tons cocoa per
week. I give you these opportunities to introduce our product to any
Government/business trader at your end, and take the opportunity to be
our agent within your entire region.

I wish we can have a good cooperation for the future.

Sincerely,
Lawrence Benson Koffi,
GM: lawrence_benson@myway.com
Our office located in the East Legon Road Accra-Ghana.


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