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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- ghanadavidakeoma@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Marlk David Akaoma" <davidakaoma3@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2016 03:30:09 +0000
Subject: INVITATION FOR TENDER SUPPLY..
Attn:Sir/Madam, I wish to inform your esteem company about a tender supply in the African Union Project Implementation Authority here in Ghana for the supply of various items. This Tender is open to Foreign suppliers whose company products meet international standards.Terms of Payment: If the Order is given to you, An upfront payment of 80% (T/T) will be made to your account, while 20% will be paid before shipment. you will be required to do official tender registration with the African Union Project Implementation Authority when you are submitting your Supply/bidding documents for approval before award. If your company is interested kindly get back to me for details about the project supply and how to proceed. Mr.Mark DavidNo.1 Switchback Rd.,Cantonments,Accra Ghanadavidakeoma@hotmail.com
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