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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: Akoeve and Sons Company Limited <angus_aku@yahoo.pt>
Reply-To: Akoeve and Sons Company Limited <akoeveb@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2015 13:33:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Trade inquiry from akoeve for importance.


 Dear Export Manager,

My name is Mr. Akoeve  Boateng. I am the owner of Akoeve and Sons Company Limited. I am very pleased to introduce myself as a leading importer in Ghana. I got your contact while searching for suppliers who can supply their products to Ghana through my company. We are importing products to Ghana and we are searching for reliable suppliers hence we are contacting you.


I am writing to bring to your notice that I am seeking for manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers who would be interested to supply their Products to Ghana through me at competitive prices. If interested please send me a brochure, product catalog and pricing information.

Indeed we are intending to cooperate with you and try to open our domestic market through you. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely
Mr. Akoeve  Boateng
Proprietor
Akoeve and Sons Company Limited

Office: No. 17 Palm Street, CFC Estates, Dome MS 245 Accra - GHANA
Office: +233 500 3671 43 

My name is Mr. Akoeve  Boateng. I am the owner of Akoeve and Sons Company Limited. I am very pleased to introduce myself as a leading importer in Ghana. I got your contact while searching for suppliers who can supply their products to Ghana through my company. We are importing products to Ghana and we are searching for reliable suppliers hence we are contacting you.


I am writing to bring to your notice that I am seeking for manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers who would be interested to supply their Products to Ghana through me at competitive prices. If interested please send me a brochure, product catalog and pricing information.

Indeed we are intending to cooperate with you and try to open our domestic market through you. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely
Mr. Akoeve  Boateng
Proprietor
Akoeve and Sons Company Limited

Office: No. 17 Palm Street, CFC Estates, Dome MS 245 Accra - GHANA
Office: +233 500 3671 43

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