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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • franklynbern_7@inbox.com

Fraud email example:

From: frank bern <frankbern007@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2007 01:37:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Hello


Dear Friend,

I am Dr, Franklyn Bern, 61 year’s old merchant. I have been diagnosed
with kidney Cancer a Disease that has defiled all forms of medical
treatment, destroying my heart and kidney. My doctor's report indicates that
I have but only a few months to live. Though I am very rich, but right
now some of my properties and investment are being diverted or
confisticated by Family members and business associates. I realized that I
have to make trade-offs Contact me via my mail.


I apologized if the content here is contrary to your ethics, but I had
to reach you through this medium. I came across your personal contact
via international personal research profile in my Earnest search for a
trustworthy and honest person to handle my business.


As a mission to fulfill my commitments to affect lives, I have in
deposit with financial Institution huge cash deposits which i intend to
distribute to charity through you. You will receive 20% for your support
despite my adversity and dismay with your support I can Achieve it by the
grace of God. Contact me via my private email
franklynbern_7@inbox.com


I have in safe-keeping every document that will facilitate the released
of the funds with the finance Company. My health has deteriorated real
badly, that I cannot do this myself anymore.

My contacting you is divine and my faith is in God. More details will
be communicated to you once you indicate your intention to assist.

.
Regards,
Dr. Franklyn Bern







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