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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:
  • "huge deposit" (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)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
• 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.
  • davidgarricke@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: David garricke <davidgarricke_06@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <davidgarricke@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 00:39:17 -0600
Subject: Greetings,



Greetings,
I am Barrister. David Garricke I am reaching you to handle an investmentPortfolio.I am reaching you to assist in repatriating the funds andProperty left behind by my late client before it will be confiscated byGovernment and declared unserviceable by the bank where the huge depositswere lodged. He died interstate and every attempt to trace any member ofhis family has proved abortive and unsuccessful .Do note that who youare does not matter and you will be better informed when I hear from you.
I want you to respond by sending:
1. Your full names
2. Tel & fax numbers
3. Complete Address
Send the above information and I will furnish you with more informationAbout the estate and process of transfer to you.
Yours Faithfully,Barrister David Garricke Esq.5th Floor, Investment House, 21-25 Broad Street DERICT TELE NUMBER +234 -1-7763521LagosNigeriaReply to my Private Email Address: davidgarricke@yahoo.com.hk

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