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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
  • "diplomatic immunity"
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "for your efforts, i am prepared to offer you " (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)
  • "million 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)
  • "confidentiality of this transaction" (they don't want anyone to point out to you that this is a scam)
  • "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "monrovia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
  • "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned 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: "bodioe jonas" <bodioej_@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 09:40:39 +0200
Subject: Business Proposal

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Tel:+27, 724369291

PLEASE I NEED YOUR HELP

Good day,

I know you will be surprised to receive this letter. First I must introduce
myself, I am Mr Bodioe Jonas of the Republic of Liberia (West African
Republic) and the Chief Security Adviser to Charles Taylor, former president
of the Republic of Liberia, who was forced to resign on August 11,2003 by
the United states Of America and other African States for the sake of
peace..after fourteen years of ravaging civil war in Liberia. Charles Taylor
is currently on exile in Nigeria.

I got your address through the South African Information Exchange
(S.A.I.E.).For fourteen years today there has always been growing opposition
and rebellion against charles Taylor. Earlier this year the advancement of
the rebels toward the capital Monrovia has been unstoppable because of the
support the rebels receive from countries which are against Taylor and his
policies.

Due to this war on the 23rd Febuaury,2003, I was mandated by the president
to proceed to South Africa, to purchase ammunition from the Arms
Manufacturing Company In South Africa (ARMSCO) to fight the rebels. This
mandate and instruction was backed up with US$52. Million (Fifty Two Million
United States Dollars) in cash, and was delivered by diplomatic immunity
into South Africa.

I have already purchased the first batch of ammunition at the sum of US$30
Million (Thirty Million United States Dollars), which was delivered in June,
and was negotiating for the purchase of the second batch when the president
was forced to go on exile.I saw this as a golden opportunity to divert this
money.

I have already deposited this balance of US$22 Million (Twenty two Million
United States Dollars) with a security Company, without declaring the actual
content of the consignment. I am presently residing here as a refugee..
The financial laws of South Africa do not allow a refugee to operate an
account. In view of this, coupled with the way the money was acquired, I
have decided not to invest this fund in South Africa, and solicit for the
assistance of a reliable and trustworthy international businessman who can
assist me to transfer this fund overseas for investment.

For your efforts, I am prepared to offer you 25% of the total sum while if
you will assist me transfer this money into your overseas account. I have
also set aside 5% of the total money for expenses that might be incurred
during the process of this transfer, and 70% will be for my investment in a
profitable venture in your country or anywhere else you may advice.

From the above, you will understand that my entire life and future depends
on this amount, as such I shall be very grateful if you can assist me.
Please note that this transaction is risk-free. The major thing I demand
from you is absolute assurance that the money will be safe when transferred
into your account. If you can be of assistance, kindly contact me using the
above phone number or my email address. Also send your private fax and phone
numbers for easier communication and confidentiality of this transaction.

Yours Sincerely,

Bodioe Jonas.

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