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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:
  • "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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Janet jammy <janetjammy@msn.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:27:26 +0000
Subject: Mrs. Janet Jammy



My name is Janet Jammy a Citizen of the United States of America, working presently in Cotonou as a personal assistance of ………..shipping line here in Trechville. Am 27 years of age born in the year 1981 in Bronx, New York. I attended Vashon High school in St. Louis after which I did my associate Degree at ash worth college in California. My present situation now needs a reliable, responsible and dependable person who can love me open minded because love is the most important things that ever happens to my life. Am sending you this short note to you because I view through your profile and I can see a sign of prospect with you.
Therefore, you can add me on both yahoo and hotmail with this IM and forward your e-mail address also, because I have something bothering my heart, which I believe if you can be of help, we shall both live not to regret.
Tell me more about yourself and if you care to help let me know.

Take care

Mrs. Janet Jammy

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam