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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:
  • "i have a new email address!" (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +2347035756642

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: centralbanofnig2007@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:44:35 +0530 (IST)
Subject: URGENTLY CONTACT MY SECRETARY FOR A SINCERE COMPENSATION VALUED $520,0


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: walterprecious88@yahoo.in



- Dear Good Friend,My name is Dr.Walter Precious, I would advise you to kindly contact my personal secretary Mr.Christian Mbah on (chris_mbahng200@live.com)Tel:+234-7035756642 as I have already signed and raised in your name an international bank draft in your favour for a sincere compensation/gratification valued $520,000.00 only.Please I am now in overseas for my business and investments while you get back to me immediately Regards.Dr.Walter Precious.

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