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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million united states 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)
  • "hundred thousand united states 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)
  • "your urgent reply" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "contact me immediately" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +448704783424 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • jun_lihui@alumnidirector.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Jun Lihui" <jun_lihui13@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2006 04:42:27 +0000
Subject: GOOD DAY TO YOU.

Dear Friend,

I am making this contact with you based on reliable information available to
me courtesy of business index and confirmed by our local chambers of
commerce and industry concerning your reputation. Thus I am convinced you
would be capable to provide me with a solution to a money transfer
transaction of One hundred and Twenty Eight million, Four Hundred Thousand
United States Dollars.

SOURCE:

Please note that I would require a measure of guarantee prior to
commencement, as I am hoping to build our trust on sincerity of purpose and
mutual understanding. Please also do not under estimate the need for total
confidentiality throughout the course of this transaction. You may use these
links for some information:

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/02_05/b3768065.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2115792.stm
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200208/25/eng20020825_102035.shtml
http://www.chinaonline.com/caijing/C02050731.asp

Toward the end of my service with Bank of China where I worked for many
years, several of my colleagues and I set up companies with which we
successfully secured loans for speculation in Hong Kong and Singapore stocks
and real estate. We did this because it had dawned on us that we were paid
barely enough to feed our families while top government officials control
billions of dollars. The bank along with regulatory authorities from China
and Hong Kong started an investigation into the losses of money and as a
result a few of my colleagues and I went into hiding and have settled
ourselves and our families. Due to our positions as being involved with the
initial investigation, we cannot receive this money by ourselves or in our
names at this time.

Furthermore we had decided to remove this money and divide it accordingly
pending when the investigation dies down. This has occurred and I cannot
leave the money unattended for much longer for fear that it might be
discovered. I hereby solicit your assistance to help take delivery of my
share of this funds totaling (US$128,400,000.00) into your custody, and you
will be adequately compensated with 20% of the sum. Suffice it to say that
the total monies involved between my friends and I totaled over Four hundred
and eighty five million United states dollars. It is my intention therefore
having your understanding and co-operation that you invest 75% of these
funds in the United States and Europe in commercial real estate as well as
low risk stocks and bonds on my behalf for a few years while the balance 5%
will cater for all local and foreign expenses incurred in facilitating the
transfer of this funds.

My projection is to conclude transfer of funds latest 14 working days from
date of receipt of the following information by email (Your full name and
address, your telephone and fax numbers and a brief profile of yourself to
assure me of your capability). Our perfected modalities are remittance of
stated funds appearing as you or your company's entitlement to your
nominated account. The requested information will enable me commence the
transaction and the paperwork from here.

Please contact me immediately you receive this mail, by my fax number;
+44-870-478-3424 or email (jun_lihui@alumnidirector.com) , thus signifying
your capability and willingness to enable me give you additional details on
our proposed course of action for getting this funds to you 100% risk free.

Again I look forward to doing business with you and solicit your utmost
confidentiality in this transaction. Awaiting your urgent reply.

Yours faithfully,

Jun Lihui.

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