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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:
  • "huge amount of money" (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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Maria Conney" <maria_conney2000@endiamaworld.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 22:30:16 +0000
Subject: HELLO



Goodday


This letter is personal, intimate and confidential. Forgive this
unusual
manner of contacting you, but this is the only option I have.

There will absolutely be great doubt and distrust in your heart in
respect
of this email, coupled with the fact that so many miscreants have taken
possession of the Internet to facilitate their nefarious deeds, thereby
making it extremely difficult for genuine purposes.

There is no other way for me to know whether I will be properly
understood,
but i have to reach out to someone. For I know that there will be one
that
can be trusted.

I am mrs Maria Conney,wife of late mr John conney.I am 47 years old
with no
children. I have been presently diagnosed with severe lungs cancer and
my
doctor says it will be a miracle if i exceed thirty days.

My late husband whom died of heart attack was a bussiness mogul in
ireland.

Until recently,i discovered he deposited a huge amount of money in
England
and with my present condition i cannot withstand the procedures
involved in
acquiring this money.

All i request from you,is a letter of guarantee stating that if this
fund is
eventually in your possession,85% percent of it shall be donated to
charity.I shall specifically state the charity homes that would benefit
from
this funds.


If you are honest,capable,trust worthy and interested I would require
the
following informations from you:

1.Your full name.
2.Nationality.
3.Occupation.
4.Age.

If I happen to be pleased with your informations,i shall forward your
mail
to the attorney that will handle the Change Of Ownership.

Bless You,

Mrs.Maria Conney.

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