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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "into your nominated bank account" (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)
  • "million 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)
  • "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Marsh Brown" <approvaldept_fm@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: marshbrown@o2.pl
Date: Tue, 08 May 2007 14:32:32 +0000
Subject: Did You Appoint Mr. Oliver Edwards Sr To Claim Your Fund?

Office Of Director Of Finance
The Federal Ministry Of Finance
Federal Capital Territory
Plot 1250 Garki 11, Zone 5
Abuja, Nigeria.
Dear Friend,
 
Re: Long Over Due Payment On Your Name And Favor.
 
I Am Mr. Marsh Brown, Director With The Federal Ministry Of Finance And I Have Been Instructed By The Hon. Minister Of Finance To Find Out Before The End Of This Week, Why You Part Payment Valued (Ten Million Dollars) US$10 Million DOLLARS is Still Unclaimed! However, There Are Two Gentlemen Here Who Came From Your Country To Claim This Fund On Your Behalf And The Reason They Gave Was That You Are The One Who Sent Them For The Funds, As You Are Terminal Sick? In This Regard, Kindly Re-Confirm Your Personal Information To Us For Proper Identification, And To Know If You Are Truly The One That Sent Them For The Claim. For Your Information, Below Is The Bank Details And Information The Two Gentlemen Provided For The Transfer Of Your Fund:
 
THE RECEIVING BANK INFORMATION THEY PROVIDED IS:
Whitney Bank Of Baton Rouge
Address: 8166 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Bank Phone: +1-225-381-8166
Swift Code: Whitus44
Routing # 065000171
Account # Is 31015329
Account Holder/Beneficiary: Mr. Oliver Edwards Sr.
 
Do Re-Confirm To Us If This Is Your Banking Details Before We Instruct OurPaying Bank To Effect The Transfer Into Your Nominated Bank Account.  Furthermore, Note That Your Fund Has Been Since Deposited With Our Paying Bank On Your Name. Upon The Receipt Of Your Prompt Response, And After Proper Identification, We Shall Furnish You With The Contact Information Of The Paying Bank To Enable You Contact Them And As Well Claim Your Fund.
 
Be Informed. Your Personal Information's  below Is Urgently Needed For Further Verification Before We Instruct Our Paying Bank To Acknowledge You As The Rightful Beneficiary Of The Deposited Fund For Onward Transfer To The Designated Bank Of Your Choice.
 
Your Full Name:
You're Address:
Phone& Fax:
Occuption...
Age & Sex:
 
Awaiting Your Response.
Yours Faithfully,
Mr. Marsh Brown.

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