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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:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Davis Rogers" <info@tri-starsecurityuk.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:38:04 +0000
Subject: Hello Beauregard Jenni,

Hello Beauregard Jenni,

TRANS WORLD SECURITY COMPANY is a security company with so many branches in
Europe with the head office based in the United Kingdom.
The company is registered under the company and allied act of 1990, section
3,sub section 4 of the united kingdom constitution.
We are financial security agents, we assist both organisations/companies and
individuals in carrying out financial transactions worldwide.
We offer the best and most secured financial security serevices in the
United Kingdom.
We have been assigned by the ROYAL HOUSE COMPANY based in the United Kingdom
with the task of delivering funds to all winners in their worldwide lottery
program.
Be assured, we are most reliable, and our services are 100% guaranteed.
You can book an appointment with us and reach us directly with the address
below:

TRI-STAR SECURITY COMPANY,
25 WOOD STREET,
WARWICKSHIRE CV37 6JF,
LONDON UK.

We hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Mr. D.Rogers



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