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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:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "phili jane" <philijane1@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 18:09:05 +0100
Subject: TRUSTED AND GODLY PERSON FOR INVESTMENT.

From: Barr.Jackson.F.Bill
Jackson&BillSolicitors
7 Kemerton Road.
EAST LONDON.


Dear Sir/Madam


l am a financial consultant based in east london .l have a client (a widow)
she has $15,000,000USD with a private equity investment trust company for
safe keeping.


And she is willing to offer you 20% of the total fund if you can assist her
transfer this fund to your country or any bank of your wish.She wishes to
invest in a stable economy.


Her interest is in companies with potentials for rapid growth in long
terms.My client is interested in placing part of her fund in your
company,if your country`s bi-laws allows foreign investment.


If is acceptable by you, send to me the following informations


1]Your full name

2]Your phone and fax numbers

3]Your contact address

4]Your company name phone and fax numbers if possible.


You can contact me for more details via my e-mail address or fax with your
reference.


Yours faithfully,


Barr.Jackson.T.Bill


N:B The fund is free from drug and laundering related offenses and this
transaction need utmost confidentiality.


URGENT BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATIONSHIP


Remain Bless of the Lord.


From:Jackson.F.Bill
Jackson&Bill Solicitors
7 Kemerton Road.
EAST LONDON

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