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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:
  • "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found 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: rose_aziz <rose_aziz20002001@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: roseaziz30@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:00:38 +0900 (JST)
Subject: I am Rose Aziz, 23years

I am just 23years old and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do. Now I want you to assist me clear the consignment from the custody of the security comapny. This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Ivory coast. The
death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life.

I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded. Now permit me to ask these few questions:-
1. Can you honestly help me ?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you?
Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.
Thank you so much.
My sincere regards,
MISS Rose.




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