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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
  • "cheque " (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. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. )
• 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.
  • paonyeemanuel@myway.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "benanni000@terra.es" <benanni000@terra.es>
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 20:39:32 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: contact my secetary



Dear Friend.

How are you doing today, Hope you have not forgotten me? I am Barr.Ben Anni the man from Cotonou Benin Republic who contacted you some time ago toassist me secure the release of some money accrued from the overinvoicing of a inheritance some time ago.

Though you were not able to assist me conclude the transaction, I'm happy to inform you about my success in getting those funds transffered under the assistance and co-operation of a new partner from South Koria.Presently i'm in South Koria for investment projects with my own share of the total sum. meanwhile, i didn't forget your past efforts and attempts to assist me in transfering those funds, I made sure you are not left out in the benefit of the transaction hence I kept aside for you the sum of Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars.($500,000.00)Cheque.

I and my new partner agreed to compensate you with that amount for all your past efforts and attempts to assist me in this matter. I appreciate your efforts at that time very much,so feel free and get in touch with my secretary Mr.Onyenweife Emmanuel who in turn will advise you on what to do for the cheque to be sent to you.

Please do let me know immediately you receive the cheque so that we can share the joy together after all the suffering at that time. at the moment, i'm very busy here because of the investment projects which i and my partner are having at hands, finally,remember that i had left instruction with my secretary so as soon as you contact him, he will send the cheque to you,so feel free to get in touch with him now.

Below is the contact of my secetary:

Name: Onyenweife Emmanuel
E-mail: paonyeemanuel@myway.com
With Best Regards,

Barr Ben Anni







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