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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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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:
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "you are advice to send" (this email uses bad English)
  • "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: ahmed adis <mrahmedadis3@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ahmedadis@compaqnet.fr
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:37:27 -0800
Subject: THANKS.


FROM THE DESK OF DR AHMED ADIS.
MEMBER OF THE CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE.
12,KOFI ABAYOMI CRESCENT.
VICTORIA-ISLAND. LAGOS.

Attention:President/CEO,

Sir,
I am a member of the contract award committee, federal
ministry of petroleum resources, Nigeria
I am in search of an agent to assist us in the
transfer of Ten Million United State Dollars (USD10M) and
subsequent investment in properties in your country.
you will be required to
(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to us in this
regard, 20% of the total sum of Ten Million United State Dollars (USD10M)
will be for you.10% for any expense that may incure (both parties) during
processing
for the transfer to your nominated bank,while 70% for me and other officials

You are advice to send your information as follows:
Your Full Name,
Your cell and Fax Number.
Your Home and company address
This whole process should be fully accomplished within 5-7 working days.
further information will be given to you as soon as I receive your positive
response
via e-mail.
Yours Faithfully,
DR AHMED ADIS.

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