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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:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. Never ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
  • "might come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "i feel quite safe dealing with you in this important business" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <johns9054@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:47:09 +0000
Subject: ATTENTION PLEASE REPLY URGENTLY



Hello,
This proposal might come to you as a surprise but believe me that it is transparent
business.
My name is Mr John Smith, and I work in the delievery department in a security company here
in London. I feel quite safe dealing with you in this important Business.I was on a routine
inspection when I dscovered a deposit account with a BAL. Of (THIRTY SIX MILLION SEVEN
HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE THOUSAND POUNDS STERLINGS).I later learnt on further discreet
investigation that the depositor of the funds has passed away (dead) leaving no beneficiary
to the deposit.
The company will deliver this money to anyone with legal claims because the former depositor
is a foreigner. I am certainly sure that nobody will comeagain for the claim of this
money.We claim this money with legal claims to the deposit Holder, therefore Ineed your cooperation in this transaction. I will provide all necessary information needed
in order to claim this money, Hoping in God that you will never let me down now and in
future.o.k!.
Late Rafik Bahaa Edine Hariri (November 1, 1944 - February 14, 2005), married to Nazek Audi
Hariri, was a Lebanese self-made billionaire and business tycoon, and was five times Prime
Minister of Lebanon (1992-1998 and 2000-2004) before his last resignation from office on
October 20, 2004. The late Rafik Hariri died on February 14, 2005 when explosives equivalent
to around 300 kg of C4 were detonated as his motorcade drove past the Saint George Hotel in
the Lebanese capital, for more information please log on to (http://www.rafikhariri.com)
We WANT TO TRANSFER THIS MONEY INTO A SAFE FOREIGN ACCOUNT ABROAD BUT I DON'T KNOW ANY
FOREIGNER WHOM I CAN TRUST, I KNOW THAT THIS MESSAGE WILL COME TO YOUAS A SURPRISE AS WE DON'T KNOW OURSELVES BEFORE, BUT BE SURE THAT IT IS REAL AND A GENUINE
BUSINESS.
I CONTACT YOU BELIEVING THAT YOU WILL NOT LET ME DOWN ONCE THE FUND GOES TO YOU.
Let me hear from you URGENTLY by Email.
Best Regards Mr John Smith,

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