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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. Never ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
  • "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: Vivian Koulibali <viwill2005@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:31:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Can i trust you?.


Dear Beloveth One,

In a brief introduction,I am Vivian Williams 17years old, 46 kg weight ,1.70 mitre tall and the daughter of late Mr.Usman Williams. I am in the position of some documents coverning the deposit of $5.5 Million which my late father deposited in a Security Company here in Abidjan. I have also verify the transaction and found it to be true. This money is of no criminal origin as it was logged in as family treasure by my late father.

I am soliciting for your kind assistance in claiming of the this consignment from the Security Company as my father's business associate and have it transfer to
you for investment. You will also serve as the guidean of this funds. I will give you further details as soon as I hear from you, and we will discuss terms and percentage but you must treat this highly confidentail.

I wait for your response,
Best wishes
Vivian.



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