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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:
  • "waiting for your urgent response" (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: robert kabah <rkabah1978@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 05:47:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: GOD BLESS YOU


Dearest Balbinda Singh,

Received your mail with great thanks.Reference to your question, I want to assure you that this transaction is totally risk free and legitimate as far as you follow my utmost directives and instructions.

However, I have discussed with my mother concerning your sincere response and we are now willing to hand over the transaction codes to you to enable this fund released into your bank account by the Financial Institution in spain where the fund is deposited.

You should forward to me your private telephone and fax numbers for speedy communication and to enable me fax a specimen of text of application which you will fill properly and fax to the Financial Institution in spain for the release/transfer of this fund into your designated account of your choice.

Be rest assured that this fund will be transfered into your bank account soon as you can finalise with the paying Finance Institution.

I am waiting for your urgent response to enable us commence without further delay.

Have a great day.

Robert Kabah

N/B: PLEASE ASSURE ME THAT YOU WILL BE VERY HONEST AND SINCERE WHEN THIS FUND IS RELEASED/TRANSFERED INTO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT BECAUSE THIS FUND IS THE ONLY ASSET LEFT BEHIND BY MY LATE FATHER.




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