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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:
  • "abuja" (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: "COLLINS TOM" <samuelwell2020@myway.com>
Reply-To: collins_tom2006@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:05:03 -0500 (EST)
Subject: From Mr Collins Tom



>From Mr Collins Tom
My Dear,It is quite unfortunate that year 2006 had passed without your dream being accomplished. Note that I vehemently wrote more than three mails to you asregards a good measure for your contract payment but you did not see to listen to me.
I wish to inform you once more that I am ever willing to assist you get your contract payment.But you must give me a promissory note stating your willingness to give me a reasonable amount of money from your contract payment immediately you get the payment.
You should try and get back to me as soon as possible for more details.The new development will only last for one week.
Regards From Mr Collins Tom
DirectorFederal Ministry of Finance NigeriaAddress: Ahmadu BelloWay, Central Area, P.M.B. 14, Garki, Abuja


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