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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "hundred thousand united state dollars" (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)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: janine teisson <janine_teisson2007@yahoo.ca>
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:07:17 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: From Miss Janine Teisson!!


Dearest One,


Introducing myself first, I am Miss Janine Teisson , I wish to request for your assistance in a financial transaction.
Please my dearest one, i get your contact from your site.I wish to invest in Manufacturing or real estate management in your country with your help and support.

I have eight Million, Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars ($8.500, 000) to invest in the transaction and I will require your assistance in receiving the funds in your account in your country. I will gladly give you 15% of the total sum for your assistance.
Please reply me fast for further explanation.


I Am Waiting your immediate response and God bless.


Regards

Miss Janine Teisson


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