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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:
  • "transfer of your funds" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Irish Lottery Embassey" <info@irishembasseyunits.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 05:04:47 +0000
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS! (CLAIMS FINALIZED)

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:{CPEL/OWN/9876}.

 

Attn:Michael Lim,

 

    Thank you for your mail,am glad you have contacted the bank regarding the transfer of your funds to your account.

 

   I advice you follow the instructions of the bank and your claims will be successfully remitted to you. 

 

 I am really very pleased to have sucessfully finalized your claims in your category.

 Once more Congratulations!!!.  

Sincerely,

Mr.Gordon Jake

The Irish Lottery 47 Meadow

Vale, Sligo,

Ireland

 

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