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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "can i trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist 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: "dennis franz" <defranz00027@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: dennis.franz111@yahoo.it
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:55:28 -1000
Subject: I Await Your Response !!

U.S ARMY PERSONNEL
1st Armored Division(IRAQ)

Dear Friend,

My name is Sean Dennis Franz, I am an American soldier, serving in the
military of the 1st Armored Division in Iraq, As you know we are being
attacked by insurgents everyday and car bombs.We managed to move funds
belonging to Saddam Hussien's family. The total amount is US$25 Million
dollars in cash, mostly 100 dollar bills. We want to move this money to
you, so that you may invest it for us and keep our share for banking.
We will take 80%, my partner and I. You take the other 20%. no strings
attached, just help us pick the box out of security company in Europe
and keep it for us right now Iraq is a warzone. We plan on using
diplomatic courier as soon as you claim the fund out of the security
company
in Europe.

If you are interested I will send you the full details, my job is to
find a good partner that we can trust and that will assist us. Can I
trust you? When you receive this letter,kindly send me an e-mail signifying
your interest including your most confidential telephone/fax numbers
for quick communication also your contact details like full name,address
and your identification for security purpose.

This business is risk free.
Respectfully,

Sgt. Sean Dennis Franz.

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