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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:
  • "transaction is risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Abdul Aziz Sinkoh <abdul_azizsinkoh31@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 05:08:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: GOODDAY.


Goodday,
May the blessing of God be upon you and grant you the wisdom and sympathy to understand my situation and how much I need your help.
I am Abdul Aziz Sinkoh the first son of late Moustapha Sinkoh, a former diamond merchant in Sierre-Leone. I am writing to express my interest in real estate, landed properties or other lucrative business you deem fit in your country. Though my father died in detention a couple of months ago while been detained by the new government. Before his untimely death, he instructed me to leave the country for my safety and start up a business somewhere out side Africa. He revealed to me of a deposit he concealed with a Private Financial/Security Company.
Actually, I have never met you before, it was a friend of my father who happened to be present at his burial that advised me to consider abroad for my investments. After due consideration, I started searching the web site where I got your profile/email address. No one else is aware of my proposal to you. Due to social, economic and political instability in African region, I decided to seek your assistance in transfering this consignment to your position for investment purposes before my arrival. I have all the vital documents that covers the deposit which could be faxed to you upon request.
Please note that Transaction of this nature demands the highest trust and confidence between both parties. This transaction is risk free .
Your quick response will be appreciated.
However, if you are not disposed to assist, kindly distroy this letter to protect the identity and confidentiality of the parties involved.
I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenient time.

Yours Sincerely,
Abdul Aziz Sinkoh.


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