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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:
  • "huge deposit" (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)
  • "million 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)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a next of kin scam.
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: WILLIAMS KANAYO <aawilliamsk@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <noblewilliamsk@praize.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:53:08 +0100
Subject: From Attorney,Urgent Reply Needed.



ATTN.I am highly delighted to be in contact with you and sorryfor the embarrassment this mail might be to you as we havenot met or known each other before. I am Barrister Williams Kanayo. I am the personal AttorneyTo Engr.Eric Carlson,National of your country, who livedin Nigeria, herein after shall be referred to as my client.On the 21st of April 2000,my client was involved in caraccident Along Sagbama express road. All occupants of thevehicle Unfortunately lost their lives.I have contacted youto assist in repatriating the money Left behind by my clientbefore they get confiscated or declared Unserviceable by theFinance Company where this huge deposit lodged. Particularly, The FINANCE COMPANY where the deceased hadan Account valued at about $2.8 million dollars has issuedme a notice to Provide the Next-of-kin or have the accountconfiscated within the next Twenty official Working days.Sincehave been unsuccessful in locating the relatives,I now Seek Your Consent to present you as the next of kinof the deceased so that the Proceeds of this account Valued at $2.8million USD Can be paid to you. If you agree,we can discuss your percentage. I will Take care of the Necessary Legal documentationsthat are required to back up any claim we may make.All I require is your honest Cooperation to enable
us seeing this Deal through. I guarantee that this willbe executed under Legitimate Arrangement that will protectyou from any breach of the law. Awaiting your response. In your respond, please attachtherein a Telephone number where I can call to discusswith you the procedures for the claim.Best regards.Williams Kanayo Esq.

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