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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:
  • "affidavit " (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Reuben Beraja <breuben33@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: breuben333@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 20:51:11 +0100 (BST)
Subject: re


I received your email and i am glad that you are resolute in your decision to be a partner to me in this high profit venture which will turn around our lives and that of our dependents into big success.

I have been very busy and did not check my email, but I am glad you have provided me with all the required information to enable me start processing the necessary documents.

All that is required now is for me to obtain a notarized sworn affidavit of fact stating you as the Next of Kin of the deceased customer. Next is to submit the affidavit to the Claims Resolution Tribunal, being the government established agency responsible for verification, processing and approval of Release order for settlement of claims of heirs to assets of victims of holocaust.
After receipt of the Release Order, the funds will be sent to a safe, highly secure bank account in your favor in the Cayman Island. The Cayman Island is a safe haven for funds and provides very many wonderful advantages not found in many other countries. Firstly, there is no tax on funds, second there is high interest rate on deposits, good investment opportunities, and most importantly confidential banking facilities to enable you access the funds through internet banking, and anonymous ATM/debit cards without revealing or compromising your security.

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