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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:
  • "dear friend" (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: "tony_m@terra.es" <tony_m@terra.es>
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:54:43 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: FROM TONY MORGAN



Dear friend

l sincerely urge your services for a confidential matter
which is of a standard beneficiary treasure estate
Please can you recieve these funds under legal claims
by private arrangements

You will be duely compensated for a fewer questions asked.I am willing to
pay a generous management fee

Everything shall be legally handled and all documents
duely signed

I have all the details. Please email back so that we can proceed without delay
This project is worth
$20,000.000.00 usd

Every correspondence shall be through phone and email
for now. I look forward to your advise.
God bless

Regards
Tony Morgan Smith (Mr.)
EMAIL :tonymorgan3@walla.com
EMAIL tony70@o2.pl







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