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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:
  • "million 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.
  
• 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.
  • mrs_natasha_kahn@yahoo.com

Fraud email example:

From: "mrs_natasha@terra.es" <mrs_natasha@terra.es>
Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:16:27 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: From:Mrs. Natasha Kahn



From:Mrs. Natasha Kahn
Republic Of Cote D`Ivoire
West Africa
Private Email Contact:mrs_natasha_kahn@yahoo.com

Dear Beloved One,

How are you and your activities hope all is fine .

Dear even if we never knew each other before, I believe firmly that on the bases of the right of humanitarian assistance that a real confidence can be built from our communication and equally a good partnership between us.

I wish to request for your assistance in a financial transaction. I wish to invest in Manufacturing and real estate management in your country.

I have fifteen Million United State Dollars. USD($15.000.000.00) to invest in the establishment and I will require your assistance in receiving this fund in your account and establishing in your country.This fund was deposited in the Bank by my late father before his sudden death.

Your percentage in assisting me is negotiable as we proceed.

I would like to count on your human, virtuous and professional qualities.

Please reply as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Yours friendly,

Mrs. Natasha Kahn
Private Email Contact:mrs_natasha_kahn@yahoo.com






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