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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:

• 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:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • "i have a new email address!" (this SPAM email was sent to thousands of people)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a next of kin scam.
• 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.
  • emily_dou_1@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: emily doudou <emily_dou_1@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 07:06:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: From Emily


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: emily_dou_1@yahoo.com

CONFIDENTIAL


Hello


with due respect, trust and humanity,I write this letter to you seeking your help and assistance, though it is difficult since we have not met before.I got your good contact from chambers of commerce and industry in Abidjan regarding your business profile and sincerity, I beleive that you are capable and reliable in handling this urgent international transaction of this sort.


I Am madam Emily Doudou, The Wife of Dr Boga Doudou,former interior minister and a great politician in Cote d ivoire political arena. Because of my Husband's sincerity, He was killed on the 19th of september 2002 by unknown soldiers in his residential house during the coup plot in cote d' ivoire. Before his death he disclosed to me about the diplomatic box he deposited in a security company containing us$21.5million ( Twenty One million five hundred thousand united states dollars) and my name was the next of kin and the original document of deposit is intact. The fear of money not raising eyebrows here in cote d' ivoire I decided to contact you seeking for your help to claim the right ownership of the consignment and to open a new bank account for this money to be transfer to as all arrangements for a hitch free transfer have been fully taken care of.


I want to assure you that this transactionnis 100 % risk free as no other person knows this box apart from me and my only Son. Sir, as for your reward and kind assistance I have resolve to give you 20% of the total amount and 5% for any expenses that might be incured in the course of this transaction. I Planned to invest the rest of the money in your country under your guidiance. If you are willing to help me try as much as possible to reach me through this email( emily_dou_1@yahoo.com) to enable us proceed in earnest towards concluding all transaction.


Sir, bear in mind that my life depend on thisfund and I do hope that this money will be safe when finally transfer intoyour new account. I do hope of establishing a rewarding and good relationship with you and your family after this transaction hoping to hear from you as soon as possible .


Thanks for your co-operation and God bless.


Best regard


Emily Doudou

- emily doudou

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