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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:

• 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.
  • +27839252336 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: bitomomo_55@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:36:51 +0200
Subject: SEND ME REPLY TO MY PRIVATE FAX: +27865133434

Dearest Friend,

I am Dr Bito Momo, I worked with (Foreign Exchange Remittance Department FNB) I have USD$35,000,000 to transfer to any trusted foreign partner account for our mutual benefit and investment in your country. Email back for details if you are interested in this business as it will take us only 7 working days to move the fund into your account. From the day I get your Reply

1) Your full name and home address and office and your company address
2) Your direct telephone number where I can get you always
3) Your account details where you want this money to be transferred

Your prompt reply will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Dr Bito Momo,
Mobile +27-839252336 call me after 4:pm office hour to avoid my secretary.

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