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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: Fosu Atta <fosuconsultantagency133@outlook.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2015 21:29:28 +0100
Subject: YOUR RESPOND IS OUR CONCERN



This is an urgent contract supply mobility, The Economic Community of West African States under the auspices of
the federal republic of Ghana has agreed with the mandate of community based rural development projects and
intends to invite eligible contractors , companies and private organization here in Ghana for the supply of the
listed item below and we as sourcing agents, are meant to source for manufacturers,exporters,distributors and as
well as individuals who are willing and capable to supply the under listed Products or Items below.
1.Dumper Truck 2.Excavators used or brown new 3.Landing Sweeper4.Airport Ramp5.airport Terminal 6.Truck Mount Sweepers
Therefore, this Tender is open to all eligible foreign contractors from eligible source countries as defined in
the guidelines of the Ghana Contract and procurement Unit under the Republic of Ghana. If you can handle the
supply of any of the above listed items, get back to me with your price specifications and catalog for more
details through my e-mail address: And our payment terms is 100% full payment into your account before you start
the supply and the delivery time is 6 to 8 months.
sconsutlt@outlook.com
Note: I am a commission agent.
With kind RegardsMr.Fosu AttahFosu Consultant AgencyNo: 17 kwaku Otobia Street, Darkuman, Accra Ghana

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