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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "abuja" (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.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • moserorh@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "HINO MOTORS LTD" <delivering@skynet-express.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:07:52 +0000
Subject: I GREET IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

VOLUNTARY REHABILITATION HOME

CONTACT ADDRESS: AFFILATED TO:
Pasaje Serrano Holy Ghost Church 12 Victoria avenue 211 Nigeria
http://www.alldownhill.org.uk
Abuja Nigeria
Tel: +2348_052_688_472
Fax:
Email:moserorh@yahoo.com
Dear Phylantropist,
In regards to the on going program concerning Hiv/Aids patients, sickle cell patient,orphanages,widows,and other less privilege in the world which was resently put to public notice on CNN NEWS and your usually assistance has really salvaged the less priviledge once in the society.
As a result of the assistance which part of the public has been financially,materially and morally donated, the mortality rate (DEATH RATE) is now under control.
Sir/Ma ,we are hereby appealling for more fund and other material support of any kind,regardless of the amount to rehabilitate the lives of all present patients that are affected by this deadly disease.
God in his grace and infinite mercies will reward people who contribute in anyway to save the lifes of other humans in need ,we strongly believe that as you move to assist these less priviledge once .
In the name of God you shall never be a victim of this deadly disease including your families.(AMEN)
Kindly contact the organisations office through phone and email for your assistance.
Thanks for your anticipated reply in assistance for this project.

Rev moses erorh
(Church overseas)

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