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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Akoeve and Sons Company Limited <angus_aku@yahoo.pt>
Reply-To: Akoeve and Sons Company Limited <akoeve@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 01:03:26 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Trade Inquiry from Akoeve.
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 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.
SincerelyMr. Akoeve BoatengProprietorAkoeve and Sons Company LimitedNo. 17 Palm Street, CFC Estates, Dome MS 245 Accra - GHANATel:+233 500 3671 43Mobile: +233 263597181Skype:akoeve.boateng
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