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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)
• 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.
  • georgedesmond@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "george.23@terra.es" <george.23@terra.es>
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 10:49:49 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: partnership needed


Dear Friend,

I am Mr. Desmond A. George. I represent ARIEL PLC. We are one of the fastest growing software company based in the United States of America.

We design computer components and allied software products. In ARIEL, we specialize in exporting quality computer products at relatively low prices. Due to our ever-increasing customer base in North America, we are searching for representatives to assist us in establishing a medium to connect to our customers more efficiently.

If you choose to join Ariel as a representative, your basic task will consist of checking e-mails, processing orders and receiving payments on behalf of the company – Ariel.
Note that for every transaction processed, you will receive ten percent (10%) OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT.

Our product price ranges from $902.45 and at 10% commission; you are guaranteed a minimum of $90+ per order. We guarantee to you also that you can start making money as early as in two (2) weeks from the date of your acceptance as a representative and you do not have to put in your money. All you do is to put in your extra time in tracking and processing orders via e-mail.
Please email the following information to us to enable us process your application and the consequent conclusion of this proposal if accepted.

(1) Your full names,
(2) Your current contact address, and
(3) Your phone and fax numbers

For more information, contact me via my personal email on georgedesmond@yahoo.co.uk
Thank you.

Yours faithfully,
MARKETING DIRECTOR
ARIEL PLC
www.aretech.org
Tel: (866) 240 - 5643 (Office Hours Only)
Fax: (866) 240 – 5643
91, Market Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, USA.






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