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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:

• 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:
  • "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)
• This email message is a "New Partner from Paraguay" scam.
• 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.
  • chike_paull6@myway.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "barry_donking2 Gazeta.pl" <barry_donking2@gazeta.pl>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:57:26 +0200
Subject: Compensation--For Your Effort


Dear Old Friend.

How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family? I am using
this opportunity to inform you that this multi-million-dollar business has
been concluded with the assistance of another partner from London who
financed the transaction to a logical conclusion. Due to your
effort,sincerity,courage and trust worthiness you showed during the course
of the transaction. I have left a certified international bank Draft for you
worth of $800,000.00cashable anywhere in the world.
CONTACT:Mr. Chike As My Secretary . 00228 920-64-49
Lome, Togo Republic.
His email address: chike_paull6@myway.com

Therefore, you should send him:
1.Your full Name.
2.Telephone number.
3.Your correct mailing address where you want him to send the draft to you.

Thanks and God bless you and your family.
Barry Donking.

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam