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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:
  • "confidentiality of this transaction" (they don't want anyone to point out to you that this is a scam)
  • "abidjan" (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: "marinah rhikanul" <marinahfr2006@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 12:15:56 +0200
Subject: hello.


Dear,
It is not without deep consideration that I am Writing you this letter of
acquaintance and proposal as to be my executor. I am Mrs Marinah Rhikanul
the wife of late Mr Hamell Rhikanul. I have prayed and fasted for 21 days
asking God to show me a reliable person with whom I can entrust this money
for future investment, and the almighty God has directed me to you as my
future partner, and adviser in whatever business you may choose.

My late Husband Mr.Hamell Rhikanul national activist and a wealthy cocoa
merchant of his time in Republic of Congo.My late Husband owned a
partnership company, but this sudden death was as a result of liver poison
suspected to be his associate with Proves of their series of attempt on me
and my Childrens life to kidnap me but the intervention of the police made
it impossible,notwithstanding, I am living in fear in my own
country,immediately we move to Abidjan to look for a foreign partner, which
can help us to clear the box from the security company.

The persitant trials on me and my childerns life by my husband associates
was a result of my husband's wealth. He deposited the sum of USD $ 18
million(eighteen million United State Dollars) in one of the security
company here in Abidjan Côted'Ivoire. And the relevant document concerning
the fund was handed to me by my husband before his death, viz., certificate
of deposit which in effect is bound for transfer for investment with foreign
investor.

I am desirous of having my affairs in the hands of a thoroughly trustworthy
person. Yours efforts in assisting me will not be underestimated, 15% of the
total sum. Will be offered to you as a commission and 5% is mapped out for
any expenses that you may encure during this transaction. Please I would
want the confidentiality of this transaction to be respected for security
reasons and more details and clarification follows suit at you approval.
Endeavour to quicken action for delay is unfavourable for me and kindly
include your private telephone and fax numbers for easy communication.
Thanks and best Regards.
Marinah Rhikanul.

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