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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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:
  • "courier company" (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.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447011149191 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
  • +448712514063 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: Fedexcourierd Eliverydept <fedexcourierdeliveryd_ept@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:17:49 +0100 (BST)
Subject: URGENT RESPOND NEEDED!!!



56, Veronica Avenue,
Opposite Newslads Park,
London, United Kingdom.
Tell: +44 70 111 49191
Fax:+44 871 25 140 63

Attn: Robert Duerrmacher


We are writing to informe you that we are returning your winning check to GUINNESS LOTTERY PROMOTIONS. until we get feedback from you on payment for the C.O.D.
Yours sincerely,
Mr. Harry Duff
General Manager
Fedex Courier Company UK


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Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam