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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: joshua junior <joshuajunior0@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:14:31 -0700
Subject: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

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Attention: Sir/Madam

I am writing to advertise the availability of our main product, alluvial
gold in bulk quantities and also in bars.
We represent a large number of local artisan miners, and also have our own
mining site in eastern part of Ghana,
We are prepared to provide quantities of up to 500 kilograms of 23.7 carat
alluvial gold monthly.
Following is information concerning our product:

Quantity: 500 kilograms
Quality: 23.7 carat alluvial Au
Finess : 95.5% Plus
Origin: Ghana West Africa.

Assay reports provided by SGS Laboratories, Accra, Our firm is in
possession of the Gold Export Certificate issued by the
Government of the Republic of Ghana necessary to export gold from Ghana ,
and can provide service to any part of the world.
We deliver on c.i.f, delivery at your country of origin, then assayed at
the refinery and then transfer our cash to our chosen bank account.

We are prepared to offer the quantity of gold required to the Buyer [or
their representative to where ever country he or she may reside.
If the Buyer has confirmed the quantity and the quality of the gold with
their refinery, and is satisfied, then will we accept payment,
by bank transfer, from the Buyer bank to our bank here in Ghana We do not
ask for down payment of any sort at all. And we do send samples
to justify our legality, experience, and our 15 years of our gold business
around the globe.

Furthermore, we currently seek partnership investors in order to increase
our production capacity.
We will be glad if our proposal is considered by you.

We are also into diamonds (unpolished stones) from quarter gem to 2 and
half carat. Gem. 50 points, 100 points to 200 points up to 14 carats, rough
diamonds. Or simply unpolished stones. Crystal clear, and carbon free. Our
stones are absolutely,

one of the best in the West African region.

Contacts: Dr, +233 246 474 620 email : jj675612@gmail.com

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