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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your country for safe keeping" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: clifford ntungwe <cliffordntungwe5@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <cliffordntungwe@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 10:49:33 +0000
Subject: FUND RELOCATION FOR INVESTMENT.



Dear friend,FUND RELOCATION FOR INVESTMENT.I humbly seek your assistance in a business transaction that requires your utmost trust and ability to handle investment on behalf of a third party in your country for a minimum period of 5years.The funds belong to group of politicians facing political harassment and embarrassment from their opposition party. The fund emanated from political contribution, contract kick - back by party members towards their parliamentary election.With the present political situation problem, the Party urge to relocate the funds to your country for safe keeping/Investment, hence our decision to contact you.Details would be disclosed and possibility to meet in person, on your willingness to handle this project. The fund for the investment is valued at $15 Million.Thanks and look forward to your response.Mr. NTUNGWE CLIFFORD
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