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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:
  • "hundred thousand 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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Amahkye Dede <amahkyedede20@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: amahkyedede@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:58:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: REQUEST ATTEND URGENTLY.


Dear,

Re: PROJECT GS672V/11/378-2005

I would like to enquire if you or your organisation
would like to help me to invest US$5.6M (Five Million,
Six Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) inyour country.
I am currently involved in the above reference project,
and the final payment has been approved.

I would like to invest the funds in any profitable
business. I am suggesting compensation payment of
20% for you or your organisation. This amount is
the very most I can afford, especially in light of
other expenses related to the transaction.

I would provide additional information upon
receiving your response.

Thank you for your anticipated help in this
matter.

Yours Truly

AMAHKYE DEDE


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