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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:
  • "this business is hitch free " (a common phrase found 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: "kachdear1@terra.es" <kachdear1@terra.es>
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:19:52 +0100 (MET)
Subject: FROM Mr. Kachilka williams


FROM Mr. Kachilka williams
Attn: SIR/MADAM.
My name is Mr.Kachilka williams, The Manager, Credit and Foreign Bills,
(UBA Bank Plc.) .

I am writing you concerning a deal of fund of our late customer who was working with shell oil company in portharcuit ,who died in the TSUNAMI DISASTER of katherine in america when he travelled for short break .and , I got your contact through my seach in
internet, after realizing that your name and country is similar to the deceased
I want to present you as his NEXT OF KIN for us to claim the fund, there
is nothing to fear about because every arrangement concerning the claim
has been perfected,

Upon the receipt of your response, I will send you by fax or e-mail the
application and give you comprehensive details on what we are to do. I will
not fail to bring to your notice that this business is hitch free and you
should not entertain any fear as all modalities for fund transfer can be
finalized within five banking days, after you apply to the bank as a relation
to the deceased. When you receive this letter, kindly send me an e-mail
signifying your interest including your most confidential telephone/fax
numbers for quick communication.

Mr. Kachilka williams
The Manager, Credit and Foreign Bills
(UBA Bank Plc.) .
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