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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "the diplomat " ("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.
  
• 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.
  • harry.anslinger@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Anderson David <adv_and@yahoo.ca>
Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 13:16:50 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re:


Dear Mr.Harry,
Thank you very much for your prompt response,
Well in a matter of fact i want you to have a very deep understanding about the fund that it is very legitimate and it has documents backing it up.
I will arrange for the diplomat to bring the fund to your country, but you need to tell me the city where you stay.
I will apprecieat you when you call me on my personal phone number for more information's Tel:+233-243152426.
I will expect to hear from you.
Best Regards,
Dr. David Anderson.

VICTIMNAME <VICTIMEMAILADDRESS> wrote: I would like to work with you on this transaction. Tell me how I can help you.

VICTIMNAME



On 1/23/06, Anderson David wrote:

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