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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "huge amount of money" (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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "MRS.EVELYN KABILA" <mrs_evelynkabila31@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <mrs_evelynkabila2@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 16:07:15 +0200
Subject: (Money Transfer) Your Assistance Is Needed;



(Address;No-18,Nelson Mandela Avenue,Johanneasburg,South Africa;)
Dear Sir/Madam

I am the wife of the president of democratic Republic of Congo (First Lady) my name is Evelyn Kabila.I consider it wise to first introduce myself properly in this letter, so as to understand the urgency of this letter.

My Husband and me have come to relies the fact that the state house is not going to be a permanent residence for us. Currently there is a strong opposition being led by Mr. (Bembe) to overthrow the government. Because of this I am currently in South Africa, I have some huge amount of money deposited in one of the security company in the Southern Region of Africa. In addition to a box of diamond worth of 20 Million U.S.A dollars.

I am looking for some body who is sincere, Honest that can be trusted, and then I will tell you how we can remit this fund into your country before leaving South Africa down to your country. Also because of the magnitude of transaction involved, you are equally going to to assist in the acquisition and investment of properties.

Please note, this transaction should be guided in utmost secrecy to avoid a scandal. In conclusion, Sir/Madam You must ensure that all further correspondence is done directly with me. This will enable us to agree on what charges of commission that is accruable to you, I believed that we are going to enjoy a harmonious business relationship from henceforth.Your Sincerely(Mrs.EvelynKabila)
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