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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.

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:
  • "processing fee" (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
  • "transfer of your funds" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "deadline" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +31644773150 (Netherlands, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Frederick Verdonk" <frederek_verdonk@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 23:10:14 +0000
Subject: DEADLINE NOTICE

FROM: THE DESK OF THE EUROPEAN PAYMENT OFFICER, BOND FINANCE & SECURITIES COMPANY, THE NETHERLANDS.

ATTN:Mehmet AY ,

This office is presently still awaiting your response with the claiming of your funds. Please note that the deadline date for the claiming of your funds has been put by my firm on the 30th of June 2006 and you are to have completed all requirements with the payment of our processing fees to initiate the transfer of your funds.

You are advise to reply to this notice within 5(Five) days of receiving this notice. Awaiting your prompt response.

Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Frederick Verdonk
European Payment Officer
BOND FINANCE & SECURITIES,
THE NETHERLANDS.
Phone: +31-644-773-150
Fax:+31-847-273-181

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