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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:
  • "i would like to apply through this medium for your co-operation" (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Bonaventure Ihemtuge" <bontuge106@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 19:37:16 +0100
Subject: FROM BON.

Dearest,

I would like to apply through this medium for your co-operation and to secure an opportunity to invest and do joint business with you in your country.
I have a substantial capital I honourably intend to invest in your country in any lucrative business venture you are well versed in for our mutual benefits.

Your able role is to become my business partner in your country and create ideas on how this fund will be invested, and properly managed after the money is transferred to your account with your assistance.

On your indication of your willingness to handle this transaction sincerely and protecting our interests I would furnish you with the full detailed information,
procedure,amount involve and mutually agree on your percentage, interest or share holding as your reward for helping me to secure the transfer of the deposit and investing the fund wisely in your country.

I shall be glad to reserve this respect and opportunity for you, if you so desire to work with me, kindly give the matter your immediate attention.

Yours,

Bon.

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