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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:
  • "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Kate Randell"<kate2007_2@myway.com>
Reply-To: misskate2007@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:47:16 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Strictly Need Your Help


Dear sir,

Let me introduce my self to you, my names are Kate Randell the only child and Daughter of mr steve Randell of phillipines.

I am a Fillipino whos father was killed by the earthquake that justrocked the life of thousands of phillipians . before my dad died , he was a Real Estate Agent (Realtor) with a Business Firm in United Kingdom. prior his death,he has about

Ten Million United States Dollars ($10,000,000,00) with a Security/Financial Company In Europe. although i dont know you but strictly needs your help.

i want you to please allow me to transfer this money to your account in either the US or a known europe country for investment. on your agreement shall we discuss your percentage for your hospitality.

Yours Faithfully,Kate Randell



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