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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:
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
• 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.
  • +2348029973734 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: chiefhonbarristerken barristerken <chiefhonbarristerkenn@yahoo.it>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 18:37:41 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED. (SOONEST)

Dear Ms Freddi Kastitz,

How are you today. I am in reciept of your mail and its content.

I respect of the mail you sent to me, I want to thank you to estructing your Trust into my care and i will also like to assure you that i will never let you down.

I will like to know if you have contacted the Bank and i want you to always forward any mail you get from the Bank.

According to my telephone number you reuested below you will find it:-
Telephone:- +234-802-997-3734

I Will Be Expecting Your Call.

Best Regard's
Barrister Kenneth Obaseki


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