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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:
  • "may come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• 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.
  • +2348023948984 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: van norwish <van_norwish90@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:15:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Urgent


Dear VICTIMNAME VICTIMNAME,

This mail may come to you as a surprise.But you don't have to, because we are born to meet people in any part of the world.Though i got your email through internet because i have been searching fot it fot the past four years.My humble name is van Norwish,i hails from Nigeria In west Africa.I am a music promoter,And we have been in love of your father's old album ever since he died,but his music is still evergreen here in our country.So my good friend VICTIMNAME,I am using this great opportunity to ask for your good enduring relationship.I want to be your only good friend here and also to be a representative here in Nigeria.I want your own music to dominate our market here.I will be also be sincere to be your partner also.
You can also reach me iin my direct mobile number any time any day +234-8023948984
I will also happy ro be recieving your calls today.You can also give me your direct number too.
Thanks God bless
Van Norwish

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