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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:
  • "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.
  
• 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.
  • james_wilfrred@excite.com

Fraud email example:

From: James Wilfred <jameswilfrred1576@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:41:52 +0100 (BST)
Subject: If You So Desire.



Hello,

It is out of my desire to share this mutual proposal with you,i apologise using this medium to reach you for a business of this magnitude,but this is due to confidenciality and prompt access reposed on this medium.It is with trust that i wish to contact you on this matter.

I am Mr.James Wilfred,I need your services in a confidential matter regarding money transfer.This requires a private arrangement though the details of the transaction will be furnish to you if you indicate your interest in this proposal.

I have worked out the modalities to ensure a smooth and risk free transfer.I'm willing to offer you 50% of the money, (the fund in question).

All correspondences will be via email for now if you so desire to compleet this deal with me, please kindly contact me through my private mail james_wilfrred@excite.com . I shall furnish you with the necessary information needed to move the consignment to your custody.

Thanks for your co-operation and i wish to hear from you soon.

Your sincerely,

Mr.James Wilfred.


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