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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:
  • "contact me immediately" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "abidjan" (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: mary adams <akwuba_20@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:49:57 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: FROM Akwuba William


FROM: Akwuba William
Abidjan,Cote d'ivoire.


DEAR Sir /Madam

Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into relationship with you,but befor i go on INTRODUCING MYSELF, I AM Akwuba Williams, THE ONLY
SON OF THE LATE MR AND MRS Akwuba Williams I wish to request for your assistance in a financial transaction. I got your name and contact from
the above name I choose and after my prayer,i had revelation that you will successfully assist me.I wish to invest in Manufacturing Company and real estate management in your country.

I have seven million,eight houndred thousand united state dollarls.US($7.800,000) to invest into your country .I want you to help me claim and retrieve these consignment fund from the security company here and transfer it into your personal account in your country. I will gladly give you for your assistance.
I will require your assistance in receiving the funds in your account in your country. please it is important you contact me immediately,for further explanation.

pleased tell me what you will take from me as your pacentage Of the total fund

Hoping to receive your reply.
Remain blessed in the Lord.
Yours in Christ,
My Phone:+22508 855137
Akwuba William






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