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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million 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)
  • ",000,000" (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)
  • "00,000.00" (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)
  • "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Fred Aka <fred_aka56@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2008 13:43:01 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: I NEED YOUR HELP


I NEED YOUR HELP
FROM FRED AKA
ABIDJAN,COTE D,IVOIRE
ASSYLUM CAMP ABIDJAN

Dear Friend,

How are you doing with your work? I hope all is well . my name is Fred Aka from Republic of liberia , presentely in Ivoire coast with my younger sister . we are intested for business esterblishment in your country. The sum of(twenty Five million dollars $25,000,000.00 only was inheritted by our late father Mr Fredrick Aka

Due to the war in my country we decided to transfer the money abraod for business esterblishment, this is the reason why we contacted you for good assistance. following the brake out of the war, almost all Government offices were attacked and vandalized, my father was the key target because of his very sensitive possition. Regreatably to me my father was captured and murdered in cool blood during a mid night rebel shootout when our official

residence in free town was armbushed by the notorious rebel leader. Our mother sustainded very sever bullet injuries which resulted to her untimely and painful death in a private hospital .
Please we are alone in a totally strange country without parents,relatives or any body to care for us at our tender ages. I have gone to the bank to make inquires about this deposit ,the bank assured me that every thing is intact and promised to transfer the money to a foreign bank account for the interest of my family. We agree to offer you 10% of the fund for your humble assistance , we will be interested in any profitable commercial venture which you consider very good in your country. My sister is very sensitive to continue her high education . we will give you more informations concerning our purpose of investment.

Thanks for your acceptance,

Fred Aka



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