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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)
  • "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned 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: D D INTERNATIONAL <douglasjones@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <ddinternationalcompany@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:36:25 +0100
Subject: Offer Specification and Price List of Food and Beverages



Dear Sir/Madam,We got your name and address a reliable source were we locate your company overview as one of the leading manufacturer and exporter in your country.

We are one of the import and distributing company here in benin rep and would be so much appreciate to establish a long term business relationship with your company.

Meanwhile,we therefore advice your to send us your best offers,price list together with your packing details to enable us study it and comile our order.

We look forward to hear from you.
Thanks and Best Regards.

Mr.Douglas Jones
D D INTERNATIONAL COMPANY250 Zone des AmbassadesCotonou-BeninTel/fax:+229 95 291082
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