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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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:
  • "trunk box" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "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: Wagner PARK <barrister_wagner1_ass@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 11:36:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: BELIEVING WE CAN DO BUSINESS.


Dear Pastor Robert Ised

We receive your e-mail and all its content.

And how many times do we have to tell you that the cost estimate was from our firm and not from the security company. It is our quotation to you for the delivery of the 'TRUNK BOX '.

The demurrage charge is the sum total of an agreed amount between Mr. Johnson Gary and the security company payable at the collection of the trunk box..

We charged you based on the content of the box, and what it will cost us to deliever to you. And since our charges are outrageous to you, may be you should contact
Mr. Johnson Gary.

Your expectation of the total bill is very unrealistic and not feasible at all. Why don't you make enquires like we told you to, and come out with a more feasible amount.

We still believe we can do business.

Regards,

Barrister Wagner Park.




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