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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
• 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.
  • juliusreed@latinmail.com

Fraud email example:

From: "JULIUS REED" <juliusreed@latinmail.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 21:10:06 +0000
Subject: PROPOSITION

Dear friend,

I am the founder/owner of a Conpany based in Ireland. My company
markets,imports and exports Communication Accessories and Household
Appliances.
I am searching for representatives who can help the company establish a
medium of getting to its customers/clients in Europe, as
well as making payments through you as our payment officer. It is upon
this note that i seek your assistance to stand as our representative in
your country. Note that, as our representative, you will receive 10% of
whatever amount you clear for the company and the balance will be paid
into an account i will avail to you. Please, to facilitate the conclusion
of this transaction if accepted, do send me the following information.

(1)Your full names:

(2)Contact address:

(3)Phone/fax numbers:

(4)Occupation:

TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW
email,juliusreed@latinmail.com

Very Respectfully,
Julius Reed
founder reed import and export.
Ireland





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