419 scam: Solomon Mensah <mensahsolo2014@gmail.com> GREETINGS FROM FRANCE(URGENT)

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Solomon Mensah <mensahsolo2014@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:26:00 +0100
Subject: GREETINGS FROM FRANCE(URGENT)

Hello,

My name is Solomon Mensah, originally from Ghana, West Africa, but I am
currently on an asylum program in France. I have 320 Kilograms of AU
MENTAL( GOLD BARS) deposited in a security company in Ghana. I am seeking a
partner who is willing and able to assist me in clearing the items from the
Security Company and moving them out of Africa for sales abroad. The items
are worth millions of dollars based on the current market value of Gold.
Please, note that they are quality gold which is 22+ Carats gold and the
purity is 96.2 percent.

I am willing to share the revenue to be made from the sales of the Gold
Bars with you if we are able to successfully move the items out of Africa.

I will explain more about the deal to you if you are interested. Looking
forward to your quick response.

Thank you,

Solomon Mensah.

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