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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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:
  • "await your urgent response" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447040117565 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "benard_williams" <benard_williams@canada.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:10:27 -1200
Subject: Take note.......VICTIMNAME

Dear VICTIMNAME,

Thank you very much for your response email .Considering
the fact you will be happy to be part of this offer may i
seize this opportunity to inform you that this business is
risk free as we have taken our time to cover up the
loopholes attached to this project to have a successfully
completion of the project.

Note after processing these funds in your name as the
beneficiary and next of kin to the deceased you will be
required to come down here in London to sign the final fund
release order or to travel to any of our our foriegn payment
office in Europe for receipt of these funds.let me know your
position to complete this project.

To enable us proceed towards processing this payment
according to the inheritancy procedure you are required to
send to me the following.

1.Your full name and address.
2.Your phone and fax numbers.
3.Your age, occupation and marital statues.
4.Your bank account information even an empty account is ok
provided it is good and can receive money.

As soon as we receive this information we shall apply for
release of these funds in your name.I await your urgent
response or your may reach me on my special phone
number+447040117565.

Regards,

Mr Benard.


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