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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.)
• 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: David Afram <afram_david22@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:54:15 +0100 (BST)
Subject: From: Barrister Afram David's chamber Accra Ghana


Hello Amarjit Singh

Compliments, I am Barrister David Afram, solicitor and notary public, and married with two lovely kids. I write you this proposal in good faith and i guess that am safe relating this matter to you through this medium. This is because (Internet) has greatly been abused recently, however I dont have any option than to reach you through this medium because I feel it is the fastest means of communication at the moment. I have packaged a financial transaction that will be of benefit to us. Be put on notice that this correspondence is unofficial and private, and it should be treated as such.

Please get in touch with me through my e-mail to enable us discuss further, or better still let me have your contact telephone numbers for oral details. It is important i hear from you.

Regards,

Barrister David Afram


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