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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:
  • "barr." (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Barr. Funsho" <infoonline2008@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: barrfunsho2007@yahoo.fr
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:16:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Confidential project


Confidential project
Barr Funsho Kupolokun

Attn:Sir,

My name is Barr.Funsho Kupolokun,i write to seek your services in a private matter regarding my client late Adam A Williams who died from united states of america leaving some funds unclaimed in banking institution without any beneficiary.

This requires a private arrangement.Could you perhaps be able to receive these funds under legal claims then I will fill you in.

I am willing to pay a generous management and transfer fees as well as appreciation for fewer questions asked and your participation for .

I need assistance from a trustworthy and reliable person whom i will fill in as the beneficiary to provide an account where this fund will be remmited.I have all the details and will fill you in if you are really willing.


Your major role would be to open a bank account where the funds will be transferred.All correspondences will be via email, for now.The funds in question are quite large I will expect a straight answer from you.Yes or no. If yes, then let's
work out the modalities.

Closing with anticipation

Barr Funsho Kupolokun

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