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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)
  • "the consignment " (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)
  • "contact me immediately" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: tana babam <babamtana900@yahoo.co.nz>
Reply-To: babamtanaa@yahoo.co.nz
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:37:45 +1200 (NZST)
Subject: Dearest one,


Dearest one,

I am introducing my self as Mr Babam Tana , the only Son of late Chief and Mrs Babam Richard I wish to request for your assistance in standing as my late father business partner who is going to clear consignment out from security company , And I wish to invest in Manufacturing and real estate management in your country. Or any lucrative business you know more better as soon as you help me clear my box out from the company.

I have Seven million Five houndred thousand united states dollars. USD ($7.500,000) to invest in your country, and I will require your assistance in receiving the consignment in your country for investment purpose. I will be gladly to give you 10% out of the total sum for your assistance.Please it is very important you contact me immediately for further explanation on entire network plans and how we will proceed.Awaiting your immediate response

P.s. Once again, I contacted you to help me claim the consignment to your country . Then you will help me fine any good business you know better.

Best Regards
Mr Babam Tana.
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