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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "trunk box" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million us dollars" (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)
  • "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your humble assistance" (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: "CLEMS JOHNSON" <clemsjohnson80@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: clemsjohnson70@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 17:05:38 +0200
Subject: Seeking for Partnership Assistance.


From Clems Johnson
C/O: Refugee camp Dakar-Senegal
Republic Of Senegal.

Dear,

I came across your contact information and have Decided to get in touch
with you after my prayers, to see if you can help me solve my problems.
Firstly,i wish to introduce myself as Mr Clems Johnson,The Son of
(Late Mr.Adam Johnson)Who lost his life in the cause of the crisis here
in Cote D'ivoire on the 7th of Novemberlast year on his way to company
( Nestle Food Plc).My father willed in cash,the sum of $ 10.7 Million
US Dollars which he put in a trunk box and deposited with a Security
and Finance with enabling conditionsfor the release of the fund which
are as follows:
(1) That I must be 22 years or above.
(2) That upon request for the release of the fund, there must be
evidence of an appointed foreign partner with investment intentions
especially outside the West Africa.
I contact you therefore to confirm if you can absorb me in partnership
in your company or possibly advise me on any investment opportunity in
your country as my foreign partner.
If after this mail you get back to me and I reach agreement with you,
the Security/Finance will release the consignment into your care and
I will come over to your country.
Dearest one,I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this
regards.Your suggestions and ideas will be highly appreciated.
Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
1. Can you honestly help me as your Son?
2. Can I completely trust you?
Kindly,consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Clems Johnson.

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