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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:
  • "your urgent reply" (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: FRANK KHUMALO <mrffkhumalo@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 03:40:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Your email


Dear Sir,

Your mail was well received and I am sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

I am also sorry for your previous experience in Cote d'Ivoir.
I strongly assure you that my money is genuine and I have all the documents regarding the existence of my money. Before I can reveal any of these documents, you need to assure me that you will not jeopardise this business and also promise to assist me in the transfer.

In view of the above, I would like you to furnish me with the following pieces of informationto enable me put a final draft in the transfer of this fund to your account.

1. Your full names and address.

2. Your direct telephone and fax numbers for easier communications.

3. What lucrative business investment would you suggest for this fund after being transferred to your account.

The answers to the above questions are very vital to the early completion of this transaction.

I will be giving you more details as soon as I hear from you.

Thanking you in advance as I wait to hear from your urgent reply.

Treat as urgent .

Best regards,

Frank Khumalo


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