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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)
  • "sani abacha" (the name of a person or institution often appearing 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: mohammed abacha <mohkbach67@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <mohammedabachasani@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2007 19:44:58 +0000
Subject: Reply Needed



Dear Friend,I am Mohammed Abacha, the eldest son of the late president of Nigeria,General Sani Abacha.I got your contact while browsing through the website of business/investment opportunities in your country.I was falsely accused of murder and as such was imprisoned, but thanks to God, I have been released for my innocence.Well dear friend, I need your assistance in transferring some of my money.The government is making plans to seize what is left of my family wealth.Please view this sites and read the content http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/468903.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2492425.stmhttp://www.onlinenigeria.com/links/adv.asp?blurb=99The amount is $25 million, I will give you details of the location of the funds as soon as you indicate genuine interest to be of help.We will also discuss what remuneration you will get for your assistance.All that is needed is for me to instruct the company to have you receive the funds on behalf of my family.All the legal information concerning this Money will be sent to you as soon as we agree together.If this proposal satisfies you, please contact me respond immediately with your full names, telephone and fax numbers to enable me to contact you so we can work out all necessary modalities.Thanks for your anticipated cooperation.Best Regard.Mr.Mohammed Abacha.
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