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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:
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "barr." (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: alexander wilford <hogartchambers_law@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:44:04 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: From The Desk Of The Principal Partner Hogarth Law Chambers(Barr. Alexander Stewart)


Barr Alexander Stewart
Principal Partner
Hogart Law Chambers

ATTN:VICTIMNAME,

This is to let you know that your mail was received in this chambers.We have gone through our registry and found out that Barrister Eze is no longer working in this chamber.He has gone back to his home town.We have gone through our files and found out that such case was on our desk last year.

Furtherance to proceed in helping you to claim your inheritance,you are hereby required to make available to us all the necessary documents that you have received from barrister eze including the receipt of the payment you claimed to have paid to him for proper clarifications and for record purposes.

This chamber is known for his high profile and integrity.You have all the trust.

Upon the receipt of the above informations,we shall proceed to verify from the bank and let you know the necessary steps to take.

Remember your fast and easy correspondence will be highly appreciated for this chamber to serve you better.Please endeavour to provide me with your phone number and also proof of identity.



Thanks as i wait to receive the informations.

Yours in the Legal Firm
Barr.Alexander Stewart
Principal Partner
Hogart Law Chambers







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