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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:
  • "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
  • "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)
  • "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: kofijohnmike3 kofi <kofijohnmike3@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 18:10:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: From John Kofi


John Kofi
Block A Room 11 UN
Refugee Camp Accra Ghana.
Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter in confidence believing that if it is the wish of God for you to help me , God almighty will bless and reward you abundantly and you would never regret this.

An international business woman who claimed to know you well gave your contact to me. Although I did not disclose my reason for enquiring for security reason.

I am a republic of Liberia refugee here in Accra Ghana, and my executed father was the former Liberian director of mines and energy. And he was executed by the rebel forces in allegation of high embezzlement in that department. He deposited $10.5million us dollars cash in a security company here in Accra Ghana, which he used me as the next of kin in case of death or incapacitation.The security company appears to believed that this funds belongs to my Father and his business partner,But not withstanding .As the case may be,

I WANT YOU TO LECTURE ME ON HOW BEST WE CAN INVEST THIS MONEY OUT OF AFRICA TO YOUR CONUTRY

I will like you to stand as my Father"s foreign business partner in which this fund can be release to you and me.

However I have concluded to compensate you with 40% of the total sum for your assistance as long as you will handle the transaction in good faith and utmost trust .The whole original document are with me intact with my father's will from the high court.
Now I have decided to withdraw the deposit for any possible investment only abroad hence my contacting you .

Please, your quick responds will be highly appreciated as I have concluded arrangements to leave Ghana for some urgent reasons soon. soon as I her from you I will send to you every other required information that will enable you to have more knowledge of this exercise, I will like you to send to me your personal telephone/fax to enhence effective communication between you and me.

I look forward for your immediate reply.

Thanks and God Bless you.
Best regards,
John Kofi


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