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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • joneswilliams_0@yahoo.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: I WANT YOUR ASISTANCE <jons02@hotmail.co.uk>
Reply-To: <joneswilliams_0@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:12:26 +0000
Subject: HELLO LOVER OF GOD,



HELLO LOVER OF GOD,
I am Jones Williams 23 male a native of Isreal. I have lost both parents including my only sister in a drastic incident which have prevented me from my dreams of graduating as a medical student..they were all murdered by the Rebanon rebel leaders in my country.

I have in my possession the sum of $ 15. million usd, also with relevant certificates of proof. this was kept in a security company for safe keeping.

It was purposely meant for erecting a modern ultra hospital after i might have graduated in my name in Cabo Verde, Now i am in Praia where i am seeking visa to your country for the security of my life and to invest this fund into a lucrative business in which i will want you to assist me as i have no experience in business while i will continue my education.

Hence i have contacted you after going through your country's profile for your assistance to help me retrieve this money and invest wisely in your country..
I hopefully expect a good answers from you so that i can update you on process and procedures to follow in this transaction which i can say,its based on mutual trust and understanding..

I hope this mail will not be a surprise to you but accept it in kind heart and help me for the sake of humanity,as i assure you that it is 100% risk free .. and please endeavour to keep this very confidential for security purpose..

I wait your mail or better still you can reach me on this E-mail id: joneswilliams_0@yahoo.fr

Best regards and God bless you.

Jones Williams
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