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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: Elvis J Sarpong <claudiah@fsnet.com.br>
Reply-To: <aledensi@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2013 23:34:07 -1200
Subject: I SEEK YOUR CONSENT



--
Good Day,

Accept my apologies for writing to you in this mode for it might be of
inconvenience to you,But due to my quest for an honest and reliable
international assistance who can stand to be my beneficiary to my
inherited funds and Gold from my late father Dr. Jonathan Sarpong I
have no option but to go this length, My name is Elvis J Sarpong.

Before the death of my father he own net balance of US$11.120 Millions
with 75 kilo of alluvial gold which to be sold at US$32,000.00 per 1kg.
Presently I am in Ghana to secure buyer of the gold. And the fund to be
transfer for investment and i know that i can count on you that with
your experience and God fearing person we can work together to achieve
my dream. In this regards i contacted you to be my
beneficiary or partner for investment of the funds.

The Money in question is deposited in a prime Bank in Ghana, I will
provide you with necessary documents as soon I confirm your willingness
and readiness to assist me. I will be very glad if you can be my
beneficiary.

Waiting to hear from you as soon as possible.

Best Regard,
Elvis J Sarpong

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