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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:
  • "million us dollars" (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)
  • "waiting for your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Kenneth Moos <kennethmoos1@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <majorkennethmoos@strompost.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:34:43 -0400
Subject: My name is Major Kenneth Moos in Iraq. I am in need of your
assistance!!



Goodday, I am in need of your assistance. My name is Major Kenneth Moos. I am in the Engineering military unit here in Ba'qubah, Iraq. We have in our possession about $25 Million US dollars which we discovered in the course of our duty. My colleagues and I need a good partner someone we can trust. Note,that it is oil money and legal. We are moving it through diplomatic means,delivered to your designated residence address or a bank of your choice.Therefore, can we trust you to protect our interests Once the fund is in your custody.You will be entitled to take only 30% out and keep our group share of 70%.Your urgent responsibility in this deal is to find a safe place where the funds can be directed to. It is our duty to deliver it to you for keep.If you are interested then I will be obliged to furnish you with more details. The whole process is simple and we must keep a low profile at all times. Can I trust you and will you help? You can send me your full name, contact address and telephone for our easier communications. Send me an email with your positive reply and don't worry it is risk free. Waiting for your urgent response Your Army in Iraq.Major. Kenneth Moos
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