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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned 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: christel bebel kuffor <christelbebel2@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: christelbebel@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2006 04:31:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: trustworthy person needed urgently


Ave 12, Rue 12
Agbogbo, Ville
Abidjan
Ivory Coast.

Dearest One,

I am, Christel Bebel Kuffor an 20 years old girl, from Sierria Leone.the daugther of Mr&Mrs Kuffor Wale. Who passed away on the 26 of january 2005.

I came to cote d' ivoire to look for a security company where my late father deposited the sum of 16.000.000, million dollars.

After some days i found the company, but the problem i am having now is that the agreement my late father made with the company in the documents i have state that the fund should be released to his foreign investment partner.

I want you to help me remit this said funds from the security firm, and use it for a lucrative bussiness in your country. My late farther said he decleared it as family treasure and used my name (CHRISTEL BEBEL) to Deposit the Box as his only Daugther for next of kin.

Finally, i wish to tell you that after you might have remitted/collected the funds from the security company i intend for you to use the funds for the following;
1.To start a better life again and as well further my education.
2. Make a charity donation to ophanage home.
3. Meanwhile 20% of the total funds will be for you, for your
Assistance.

I will await to hear from you to tell you more on what to do, Please include your telephone and fax number on your reply.

Best Regards,
Christel Bebel


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