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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:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. )
  • "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Sgt Joey Jones <cotacamb@prodigy.net.mx>
Reply-To: sgt_joeyjones_usarmy@yahoo.dk
Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:01:15 -0500
Subject: CAN I TRUST YOU?(Assistance Needed From Iraq)


Hello Pal,

I hope my email meets you well. I am in need of your assistance. My name is Sgt Joey Jones. I am an American soldier serving in the military of the 1st Armored Division in Iraq, we have just been posted out of Iraq and to return in a short while. My colleague and I need your help to transfer out the sum of Twenty Five Million U.S Dollars (US25.0M).

The money which is now in the custody of a Security Company is part of the money we seized from late Saddam Hussein but was not declared. Right now I am in the Bagdad trying to sort out things with the Security Company to ensure a smooth and unhindered transfer of the money to you,Therefore be assured that the transfer is safe and risk free.

My colleague and I need a good partner someone we can trust to actualize this venture.But we are moving it through diplomatic means to your house directly or a safe and secured location of your choice using diplomatic courier services.But can we trust you? Once the funds get to you, you take your 40% out and keep our own 60%. Your own part of this deal is to find a safe place where the funds can be sent to. Our own part is sending it to you.

If you are interested I will furnish you with more details,
Awaiting your urgent response.

Your Buddy.
Sgt Joey Jones.
God Bless America!!!!

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