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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:
  • "tax clearance" (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
  • "claim agent" (real lotteries do not use a "claim agent" / "fiduciary agent")
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: mark paulson <mark_paulson11@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:53:28 +0100 (BST)
Subject: URGENT.


Attention: Ms Giselle Probst


Thank you for your response and questions, I am your claim agent and I am here to offer to you genuine and legal advise, You only need to pay for the Non-Residential Tax Clearance, Indemnity Charges and Payment Release Oder Fees.No EU government taxes.

You have to get back to me providing your residential address so that I can get the Payment Approval and Instruct you on how to to transfer the charges to England, After we receive this Clearance and get your documentations the Barclays Bak in Uk will Transfer your funds to you.

We await your kind response, Please endeavour to provide your telephone numbers so that we can call you.

Yours Truly,

Mark Paulson {Mr.}












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