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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:
  • "the consignment " (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: samuel dip <samuel_dip@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:17:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT REPLY


Dear theiss

I confirm receipt of message. I called you yesterday to inform you about a consignment which was instructed to deliver to you. But could not understand what you are saying

Be informed that you are required to custom clearance charges of 1,600 euro before the consignment will be deliver to your giving address. I will personally deliver the consignment to your giving address in Germany if you will settle the delivery charges here in our branch office in Paris De France

Contact me on this number (+33 601 773 478)

Regards

Diplomatic Samuel rock



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