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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found 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: Ming Yang <mingyang124@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:38:35 +0800 (CST)
Subject: Brief from Ming.


Dear VICTIMNAME,

Thank you so much for your reponse.Please accept my apologies regards my delayed response.

In your email dated Sat, 17 Jun 2006,you wrote "...
IS THIS TRANSACTION COMPLETELY LEGAL? PLEASE ADVISE..."

Let me use this oppourtunity to reassure you again that this transfer project is risk free and legal.As we shall be transfering these funds inline with all legal requirements as my handle shall handle all matter of probate on your behalf.All the cost of the legal documentations and the retainership cost of the attorney shall be handled by me.Also,these funds would be transfered inline with all international banking procedures.

I am a banker and also the originator of this transfer project,hence i have all well planned out as i want to enjoy these monies too.Nevertheless,i ask that you give me your words on confidentiality as we need to take into congnisance the issue of security.

Your commitment and trust is a key factor to our partnership.Please my dear friend,i await your email as soon as possible.I am ready to work with you as i know that once we have the necessary mutual understanding,we would register success.

Thank you once again.

Sincerely,
Ming

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