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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:
  • "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: Jennifer Francis <jennyfrs@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:43:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: SINCERELY FROM JENNY.


Hello dear,

I'm very greatful to hear from you after much i have been patiently awaiting to receive your response mail, I'm very sorry to hear that you loose your money as i will only advice you to be careful with whom ever you are doing business with.
I am a lady and simple in nature, I have though explained myself to you in my first mail and I am here to assure you of my fidelity and sincerity which i believe in turn you will remain to me.
I will like you to send me your contact phone number and your picture as I will send you my picture in my next mail. Concerning the my box which was under the custody of the security company, I will send you details concerning it when i receive your next mail. Pls i will want us to build a trust within ourselves and i promised to remain sincere to you I will maintain my word, pls let me know your interest towards me in your next mail as I will be anxiously awaiting to receive your mail.
Take care and have a nice working day.
Sincerely,
Jenny.







I apologize for the late reply.
Last year I received an email about an inheritance in Cote d'Ivoire. Even though I paid almost £2500 ($5000) in fees to Barrister Eze, I have not yet received the money.
I don't want to get burnt again.
Can I really trust you?
VICTIMNAME
Harrow, London







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