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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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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "money order " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "David Welsh" <grandcrafts36@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: grandcrafts@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:08:12 -0600
Subject: Dear K. Beck

    Grand Arts & Crafts
                                   398 Archer Rd. Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG15QP
                                            Tel: 07024 060906/ 07024 076755
                                                     www: artlondon.com   

Hello Beck,

I write to seek your services as my representative in States. My name is David Welsh, a British artist based in London. Most of my work is done in either pencil or airbrush mixed with color pencils, and has recently added designing and creating artwork on the computer. My works have featured on trading cards, prints and in magazines, and have sold in galleries and to private collectors from all around the world.  I am always facing serious difficulties when it comes to selling my art works to Americans, they are always offering to pay with a us money order which is difficult for me to cash here in London.

It is time consuming and capital-intensive coming to States to receive payments and have thought of how best to eliminate the cost. This prompted my search for an honest and reliable person who will work as my representative. The person will be responsible for receiving payments of sales to my U.S customers. My proposition does not require your account information or any money to set it up, and will not affect your normal work schedules. The customer will be advised to send payment through express mail that will deliver at your doorstep. You will only be required to sign for it on release and make the deposit at your bank. After it clears, you retain 10% of the total sum as your pay and send the balance to me. Sales are continuous and you have the opportunity of weekly income. My concern is always a breach of trust and wants to believe you are an honest person.

If you are interested, provide me with the following details so that we can get started:

First name... Last name...

Address... City  State... Zip Code...

Phone number(s)..........

Gender... Age...

Occupation.........

Thanks for your time.

David Welsh.

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