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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:
  • "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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: BIROS Affi <biros_affi2003@yahoo.fr>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 08:46:22 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: EXPRESS APPLICATION


Dear Sir,
I would like to apply through this letter for your express co-operation and to secure in your position an opportunity to invest and do joint business with you in your country.

Also I would like to decribed to you my advance future plans and kind to invest the sum of US$13,000,000 (Thirteen million united states dollars)in any profitable business in your country all depend on your advise.

Your able co-operation is to become my partner in your country and create ideas on how these money will be invested and the type of investment.As well as assist me in securing the transfer of the funds to your custody from the Fiduciary company were it is presently deposited. As I have not had the pleasure of demonstrating the advantages of this investment.

Meanwhile, in your response I would like you to indicate your willingness to handle this transaction sincerely,protect my interest and upon your acceptance of this proposal, I would appreciate us to discuss the details. I shall be glad to reserve this respect and opportunity for you, if you so desire, but do urge you to give the matter your immediate attention it deserves as this transaction legal.

Looking forward to your urgent and positive response.

Yours Faithfully,
Biros Affi.




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