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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:
  • "is 100% 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: janvxx3@netscape.net
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 05:38:02 -0400
Subject: Re: INHERITANCE

Dear Sir,

Thank you so much for your response to my mail. Though my manner of approach may look unconventional judging from the huge sum that is involved, I am to believe that it is a divine arrangement and not just a mere coincidence. Please be informed that I am indeed very happy and I am positive that this is the beginning of a long lasting business relationship between us. It is however, important to inform you that this transaction is 100% risk free as I have conclusively mapped out all the necessary modalities for a smooth conclusion of the process. I would like to work with you in achieving the aims and objectives of this proposal.

Bear in mind that I have Twenty Million United State Dollars ($20,000,000.00) currently available for immediate transfer once we can reach a mutual agreement that serve the interest of both parties.

This proposal must dwell handsomely all documents required portraying you, as the next of kin of this funds will be presented by me once we conclude and receive the information?s below from you. This details I am asking you to send is to prepare the documentations to file claim to the ($20,000,000.00).

Please send me your data's in the format below:
FULL NAME
DATE OB BIRTH
ADDRESS
TEL&FAX NUMBERS
NATIONALITY
PROFESSION


Very importantly, you send the correct info as requested I am putting trust and hope in you I will monitor and make sure the funds are transfer according to your account. I will send further info and document once I receive your responses. It will benefit you a lot and once again it is 100%risk free and legal just a normal transfer bank to bank.

Best regards,
Dr. De Vos

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