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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
  • "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
• 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.
  • victorsigcau@yahoo.co.jp (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: franklin james <franklinjames933@msn.com>
Reply-To: <victorsigcau@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 14:38:24 +0000
Subject: From Mr James Williams.






>From Mr James Williams.
Accra-Ghana.
Telephone Number:+233-54-183-6165

Dear Friend,

I am writting to seek your coperation over this business, Please due welcome this letter.let this not come to you as a surprise.I knew that due to the latest happenings over the net, many people are afraid to do business with anyone especially when it comes to the Internet.Well,with brief introduction,I am Mr James Williams.I have a proposal that will benefit the both of us and our families inclusive. If you are interested in my proposal,kindly indicate by replying to my message with your full contact details, but if no interest, also indicate by letting me know so that I will solicit for the assistance of other investors.

This deposit is tagged as Government Articles and Valuables.But the original contents of this consignment is Gold and Diamonds. In the deposit are 1500 Kilograms of Au Metal Gold and 20 Kilograms of Rough Diamonds.

He deposited these items in the Security Company in case of his retirement come June 2007. As time approaches for his retirement, he wants to make use of the little time that is remaining for him in the office to make it possible for these deposited items to be moved from this Security House because the Government of Ghana have started checking on his investments and assets.

Sir, should you be in the position to assist, this is just a preview of what we want you to do with us, kindly contact me immediately for advice on how to make this possible. There is no time left to waste. We need this to be done as soon as possible.

I would want you to furnish me with the following informations which will assist me in this claim,

1,YOUR FULL NAME
2,YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS
3,YOUR TELEPHONE AND FAX
4,YOUR OCCUPATION.
5,YOUR AGE

These information will assist me to secure the necessary papers in your name When I receive your response.
This is my reason for writing to you. Please if you are willing to assist me, indicate your interest by replying through my private email address below:(victorsigcau@yahoo.co.jp).

We thank you for your kind understanding while hoping to hear from you soon.

Thanks and remain blessed

Mr James Williams.

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