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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:

• 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:
  • "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)
  • "contract award committee" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
  • "cotonou" (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.
  
• 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.
  • jonathanonyi@hotmail.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
  • 3ajonathanonyi@hotmail.fr

Fraud email example:

From: "JONATHAN ONYI" <jonathanonyi1@norilsk.biz>
Reply-To: jonathanonyi@hotmail.fr
Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2008 19:36:02 +0100
Subject: PARTNERSHIP ON INVESTMENT FUND NEEDED.


Engr Jonathan Onyi.(BOARD OF CONTRACT AWARD COMITTEE.)
Cotonou Republic Du Benin.


Sir/Madam,


It is my great pleasure to write to you and present my business proposal for
your consideration and possible acceptance which you will find mutually
beneficial to both parties.


I am Engr.Jonathan Onyi , the Chairman of theBoard of Contract Award
Committee,Cotonou Republic Du Benin W.Africa, We need a trust-worthy partner
to assist us in the transfer of (US$11,5M) ELEVEN MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS.for further investment in your country.


You will be required to:
(1) Assist us in the transfer of this sum to your bank account in your
Country.
(2) Advise on areas for potential future investment in your
country
(3) Assist us in carrying out the feasibility study before actual
investment.


If you decide to render your service to us in this regard,you will be paid
20% of the total funds for assistnce.


Reply back this email if you are willing to work with us om my alternative
Email:jonathanonyi@hotmail.fr <Email%3Ajonathanonyi@hotmail.fr>


Respectfully,
Engr.Jonathan Onyi.
Chairman Contract Award Committee {BCAC}

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