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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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• 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.
  • swissmodelslondon@yahoo.co.uk
  • swissmodelsagents@yahoo.co.uk

Fraud email example:

From: "advertising agents" <modelsagents@msn.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2005 12:45:18 +0000
Subject: MODELS ARE NEEDED URGENTLY.

SWISS MODELS LONDON

3.9 miles NE-420 Essex Rd, London, N1 3PJ.

UNITED KINGDOM

EMAIL: swissmodelslondon@yahoo.co.uk

 

You are one of the LUCKY 396 candidates choosen to model for swiss models.

Swiss model is a new modelling company looking for male and females who want to become models. Form the ages of 17 and above. The models will model in France, Untied kingdom, Italy, Germany and SouthAfrica.

The models will be used for Designers wears companies, for advertising of cosmetic product and for Magazine cover page.

If you are interested please contact Swiss model agents. Agent Collins at swissmodelsagents@yahoo.co.uk  for more information.

MRS BRADY WOODS

Ceo Swiss Models

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