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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:
  • "hundred thousand united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "contract review panel" (the name of a person or institution often appearing 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: "Dr. Martins Omio" <maromio@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2006 23:07:07 +0000
Subject: URGENT FUNDS FOR INVESTMENT

Dear Friend,

I am Dr.Martins Omio, a member of the Contract Review Panel, Federal
Ministry Of Environment (FME), Nigeria. I am contacting you to be our
reliable partner/agent to assist us to receive and investment of Twenty
Seven million Three hundred Thousand United States Dollars only into your
designated bank account in subsequent investments in education, properties,
agriculture, construction, software design and supply, or any business of
your choice, to initiate a proper and structured relationship in your
country.

You will be required to;
(1). Assist in the transfer/receive of the above amount in your designated
bank account (virgin or existing account).

(2). Advised on lucrative areas for investment with a large yearly turn-over
profit.

(3). Assist us in the purchase of properties .

(4). The fund is intended to be invested through you/your agency in the
purchase of facilities and assets in your country.

(5). This transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 25% off
the investment capital after the completion of the transfer process.

(6). The transaction desire absolute confidentiality and professionalism in
the handling of this matter.

Please let me know what your response will be to an offer to receive
investment funds in cash and if the above investment proposals interest you
and you sincerely wish to advice and assist, I urgently want you to send me
the information as stated below so that we can commence the mutual
beneficial transaction without delay and onward transfer of the funds into
your designated bank account;
(1). Your Full Names and Address
(2). Your Telephone and Fax Numbers and if available your cell phone Number.

Needless to say,the trust reposed on you at this juncture is enormous.In
return we demand your complete honesty and trust. You must however, NOTE
that this transaction will further be strictly based on the following terms
and conditions as stated below, as we have heard confirmed cases of business
associates running away with funds kept in their custody when it finally
arrive their accounts. This is why we have decided that this transaction
will be based completely on the following:

(a). Our conviction of your transparent honesty and diligence.
(b). That upon receipt of the funds, you will promptly release our share.
(d). You must be ready to produce us with enough information about yourself
to put our minds at rest.

You shall be given 25% of the total sum of US$27.3M for the services
rendered as soon as the funds are confirmed in your bank account within or
less than 14 days of the final commencement/take-off of the
transaction/project. While 70% will be for us (members of this panel) and
the remaining 5% will be used in offsetting all debts/expenses incurred
(both local and foreign) in the cause of this transfer.

Moreover, our investment shall also be under your sole supervision since you
know what to invest in making profits in your country.

Your swift copy of your email should be forwarded to: martinsomio@mmail.com
or my INTERNET FAX NUMBER: 1 801 841 5583.I will bring you into the complete
picture of the transaction when I heard from you.Your urgent response will
be highly appreciated as we are already behind schedule for this financial
quarter.Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
Dr.Martins Omio

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