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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:

• 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.
  • +447094689302 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: Tony Palmer <palmer2tony@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:11:32 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Re: Your email


Dear VICTIMNAME,
I wish to acknowledge receipt of your mail in response to my earlier request for assistance. I thank you most sincerely for your prompt response and do honestly appreciate your desire to help. Be rest assured that everything about the funds are legal and legitimate and the processes leading to the transfer into your nominated account will be legally processed and opened for verification by any Government or its agencies.

There is no doubt that certain events around the world in the recent past has impacted negatively on otherwise genuine business transactions, I wish to assure you however , that this is basically an assistance which is requested in good faith and for which both parties will benefit from.I would therefore, not only solicit your assistance in providing an account for the amount, but also assist in advising on a viable venture, as taking the amount in cash, may not be in the overall interest of the entire family.

I am indeed very happy now as the consignment is designated to be lifted from its present place to the United States and once we agree to work together, instructions will be given for immediate action.Every arrangement has been perfected and you are 100% protected in this transaction. All I ask is your maximum co-operation and unalloyed commitment to enable us finalize in record time.
We are already in possession of the deposit certificate. That is the papers with which, the money was deposited and I will be sending you a copy as soon as we reach agreement on this matter.I have already started a process of drawing up an agreement, a copy of which will be sent to you for your perusal, input and ratification.Be informed, that I am placing implicit confidence in your person on this issue and do hope you will reciprocate. On my part, be rest assured that my word is my bond.

It is absolutely important I have your telephone number to enable us discuss the matter in details and use the opportunity to get aquainted to each other.I look forward to talking to you soon and wish you God's blessings.On behalf of my family, my very warm regards to you and every member of your family.

Respectfully,
Tony Palmer
Phone: + 44-7094689302



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