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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "please endeavor to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "into your nominated bank account" (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)
  • "million united states 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)
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +27787986565 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)
• 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.
  • p_makawa1@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Peter Makawa <p_makawa1@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 03:54:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: URGENT INVESTMENT PROPOSAL.


FROM: Peter Makawa,
TEL:+27-78 798 6565
FAX:+27-73-970-5398.
E-MAIL:p_makawa1@yahoo.com.

ATTN: PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR,

I am Mr. peter makawa, the only son of late Hon. peter makawa, I am humbly seeking for your assistance to transfer the sum of US$10 Million (Ten Million United States Dollars) into your nominated bank account overseas for investment into lucrative business.

For your effort and assistance I have decided to offer you 30% of the total sum while 10% will be set aside for any expenses that might be incurred during this transaction, and the balance will be for my personal investment in your country. All I need is your trust, support, confidentiality and assurance that you will not sit on my money when transferred to your account. Also note that this business/transaction is 100% risk free and confidential.

Furthermore, please endeavor to contact me with my private email address and opther contacts details above. (p_makawa1@yahoo.com) and the details above signifying your interest for immediate commencement on this transaction.

Thanks and God bless as I look forward for your Kind response.

Best regards,

Peter Makawa.

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