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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:
  • "your urgent reply" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "diplomatic security company" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist 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: "mxazy zya" <mxazy1@msn.com>
Reply-To: mayxyz01@uymail.com
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:11:23 +0000
Subject: Dr. Mrs. Luisa. Estrada

DEAR SIR/ MADAM,

I got your contact address through a reliable source in my search for
a
reliable and trustworthy person who will assist me in a business
investment
venture in your country. I am Dr. Mrs. LUISA ESTRADA, the wife of Mr.
Joseph
Estrada the former president of Philippines located in the south East
Asia.

My husband was presently impeached from office by a backed uprising of
mass
demonstrators and the senate. During my husband's regime as president
Of Philippines, I realized US$21.540 millions of dollars from various
Contract the projects I executed successfully. I had planned to invest
this
money for my children's future on real estate and industrial
production.

My husband is not aware of this because I wish to do it secretly for
now.
Before my husband was impeached from office, I concretely and secretly
Deposited this money and declared it as Diplomatic goods of high
values
with
a diplomatic Security Company that transports valuable
goods/consignment
through diplomatic Courier service to their offshore offices. The
consignments, which are Contained in the two trunks, are declared are
owned
by my foreign business Partners.

I wish to discuss how much I will offer you if you will be willing to
assist
me claim the money and invest it in your country. I want to assure you
that
all modalities are put in place and it is a risk free transaction. I
trust you as a God fearing person who will not sit on my life saving fund.
This business demands absolute secrecy and confidentiality, thus all
communications for now should be through e-mail because all my phone
lines
are connected to the Philippine's telecommunication net work services.
I
will furnish you with more details when I receive your positive
response.
Expecting your urgent reply ,

Thanks.
Best regards,
Dr. Mrs. Luisa. Estrada

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