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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.
- igpsltd@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Projects Ltd <igpsltd@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2020 01:38:42 +0100
Subject: WE ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR PRODUCT
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Dear Sir/ Madam
We would like to know more about your company products. Please send us your
brochure, product catalog and price information in PDF Format. We are
interested to do business with your company and buy some of your products.
Do confirm if you have any sales point in Ghana or within West Africa.
Method of our Payment: An advance payment of 80% (T/T) will be made to your
account to start production of goods, while 20% balance will be paid to you
before shipment. I am a consultant Agent for this Tender and Call us for
further details @; +233 231 896906
Yours faithfully
Mr. Dan Owusu
Company: Integrates Projects Ltd.
Address: 9th Estate Road, Kanda Estates, Accra Ghana
Cell Phone: +233 231 896906
E-Mail: igpsltd@gmail.com
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