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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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: "iwona milaski" <iwmlki@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 13:04:00 +0000
Subject: Response

Dear Sir,

Sorry for my last reply since I received your mail. I was undergoing medical
check up and I am back now.

It is true mail that you received from me. You need not to worry or fear
because this is not dubious activity.

You should forward the following information, so that my Bank can start
processing the transfer of the fund to your account:

1-FULL NAME
2-CONTACT ADDRESS
3-OCCUPATION
4-COPY OF IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT, OR PASSPORT OR DRIVERS’ LICENSE
5-ACCOUNT NUMBER
6-NAME OF BANK
7-ADDRESS OF BANK

I am waiting for your urgent response

Regards,

Mrs.Iwona Milaski.

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Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam