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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:
  • "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your urgent reply" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was sent to thousands of people)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "alythomas@terra.es" <alythomas@terra.es>
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:31:41 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: payment


Dear Beneficiary,

I write to inform you that the management of the Abbey National
Plc,Wood
Green,London,has been mandated by the African Development Bank ,to
effect
your long outstanding inheritance funds payment of US$9,546,000.65 to
you,without further delay.

Please be advised that you are expected to visit London to sign
the Fund Release Classified Documents and pick up your draft
for the above amount.

Upon your reply and acceptance to claim this fund, I will forward to
you two vital documents that legally proves and confirms that you are
the true beneficiary/heir to the fund,before you can vist our bank to
sign the necessary documents.

Looking forward to your urgent reply.

Yours Sincerely,

DR ALYSO THOMAS HANSON
Head/CEO ANB,London







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