419 scam: Francis egwu <francoegwuintcargo@yahoo.com> INTRODUCTION/BUSINESS PROPOSAL;

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348071985647 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
- +2347036118334 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Francis egwu <francoegwuintcargo@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 07:24:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: INTRODUCTION/BUSINESS PROPOSAL;

H F O CARGO EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA LIMITED.

NIGERIA CORPORATE HEAD OFFICE:

49 Alhaji Azeez,ewu land Oshodi L G A.

Lagos Nigeria.

FIELD OPP OFFICE;

NAHCO Airpor& Apapa wharf;

Lagos state Nigeria;

Tell: +2347036118334, +2348071985647,08189467987.

APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT AS A CLEARING AND FORWARDING AGENT

INTRODUCTION/BUSINESS PROPOSAL;

We wish to introduce our company to your reputable establishment as one of the leading Government Licensed Clearing Agent in Nigeria. We have the technical and tactical capacity required in the clearing and forwarding industry to perform effectively and efficiently at any time with various service rendered.

In addition, we offer technical and professional advice to clients to face cost to avoid unnecessary demurrage.

We believe our services at (H F O CARGO EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA LIMITED), a seasoned Clearing and Forwarding Outfit would be of great assistance to your firm in this line of business.

While we await your response, we are anticipating a successful business relationship with your firm.

Yours faithfully,

Francis O Egwu.

For:H F O CARGO EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL NIGERIA LIMITED

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