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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "contact me immediately" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "daniel lugan" <daniel.lugan5@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 06:25:31 +0200
Subject: Dearest One,


Dearest One, Introducing myself first,I am Mr.Daniel lugan,I wish to
request for your assistance in a financial transaction. Dear I get your
contact from your site.I wish to invest in Manufacturing and real estate
management in your country. I have Twelve Million, Five Hundred Thousand
United State Dollars ($12.500, 000) to invest in the transaction and I will
require your assistance in receiving the funds in your account in your
country. I will gladly give you 15% of the total sum for your assistance.
Please it is important you contact me immediately on my private e-mail
address for further explanation. Waiting your immediate response and God
bless. Regards Mr Daniel Lugan

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