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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "please indicate your willingness" (a common phrase found 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: Rosemary Barry <rosemary6_barry@yahoo.fr>
Reply-To: rosemary10_barry@yahoo.fr
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:30:20 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: With Due Respect


Dearest one,

Good day.After going through your profile,i decided to partner with you.But before i proceed,i will first introduce myself to you.

I'm Mrs Rosemary Barry from Cote D'Ivoire (38 yrs widow).My late husband died in a fatal car accident leaving me with a male child of 11 yrs old.

After the death of my loving husband,i inherited the sum of $1.6 million which i want to invest for the future of this my only child (Male) because i wouldn't want him to suffer in the future.

As a widow who have no one to care for,I want to give you this fund for you to invest/improve your business after which we can share the profits annually.

Please indicate your willingness to partner with me by sending me an urgent response for us to proceed in this transaction.

May God be with you while i wait to hear from you soon.

Best Regards
Mrs Rosemary Barry

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