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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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:21:29 +0100
Subject: HLLO.


Dear Friend,=20

With due respect to your person and With much sincerity of purpose I make=
this contact with you as I believe that you can be of great assistance t=
o me,but first let me introduce myself.=20

My name is Mr Kalam=C2=A0 Amadu, a 41 years old western educated man, fro=
m the Republic of BURKINA FASO,West Africa.Presently i work in the minist=
ry of'Energy and Mines'as the secretary in charge of foreign contractors =
payment. I am contacting you to seek for your assistance and possibly,par=
tnership for investment purposes in your country.It has always been my mi=
nd to plan for the future of my family in a country like yours where ther=
e is a free society.As you are aware,I am from a country where the same c=
an not be said.Should you sincerely make up your mind to assist and also =
cooperate with me fully to actualize my dream;I promise, you will never r=
egret knowing me.=20

To enable us discuss further on how you can fully render assistance kindl=
y get back to me soon with this my private contact meanwhile, for securit=
y reasons=20

Thank you very much for your anticipated cooperation.=20

Sincerely,=20
Mr Kalam=C2=A0 Amadu.

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