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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:
  • "i would like to apply through this medium for your co-operation" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your urgent reply" (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: Johnson Musa <johnsonmusa_55@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:26:32 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: CONFIDING IN YOU FOR OUR MUTUAL BENEFITS


Hello Dear ,

I would like to apply through this medium for your co-operation to secure an opportunity to invest and do joint business with you in your country.

I have a substantial quantity of diamonds i honorably need your assistance to ship to your position,after which the diamonds will be converted into liquid cash by you and you use the cash generated from the diamonds to set up a lucrative business venture which you are to advise and execute the said venture over there for our mutual benefits.

Your able co-operation is to become my business partner in your country and create ideas on how to invest and properly managed the amount that will be generated from the diamonds after the consignment which contains the diamonds is moved direct to your custody with your able assistance.

Meanwhile,on your indication of willingness to handle this project sincerely and by protecting my interests in this proposal,I would furnish you with the full details concerning the nature of the deposited consignment which contains the diamonds.

Then we will mutually agree on your percentage interest or share holding for helping me to secure the release of the deposited consignment which contains the diamonds,and investing the money generated from the diamonds in your country under your proper management and care.

I shall be glad to reserve this respect and opportunity for you,if you so desire,but i do urge you to give this matter the immediate attention it deserves from you.If this proposal is acceptable by you,please do not make undue advantage of the trust i bestow on you,and your urgent reply is highly needed today for more detailed information's.

Looking forward to your positive response today and a mutual healthy business relationship with you.

Best regards,and have a great day.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr.Johnson Musa.



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