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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:
  • ",000,000" (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)
  • "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +22993913084 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "mrs.g_marthins@terra.es" <mrs.g_marthins@terra.es>
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:20:26 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: Dearest friend,



Dearest friend,

You might find it so difficult to remember me. However, it is indeed, on my singular, I am much delighted and privileged to contact you again, after couple of years now. It takes fate, courage and God's fearing to remember old friends and at the same time, to show gratification to them, circumstances that made things, not worked out as we projected then.

I take this liberty to inform you that, the transaction we were pursing together, finally worked out by God's infinite mercy and I decided to contact you, just to let you know. You are advised to stop any further communication with your local representative(s) any officials (s) department whom may call you or email concerning the cheque worth sum of one million usa dollars ($1,000, 000.00,) except my account officer Mr. Don Koko.

You should not to accept any fax or telephone calls that do not come from him. Because he is the only person I left the order on how to deliver the cheque to you, and you may call him immediately you received this message for more information through the instruction I left.

I have conscience as a human being, due to your tremendous effort and contribution to make things work out in retrospect. Meanwhile, I must inform you that, I am presently in India for numerous business negotiations and establishment. I just arrived yesterday night, checked inn, in a hotel, and decided to go down to the hotel business centre to mail you.

Now, with my sincere heart, I have raised and signed a Cashier's cheque, to the tune of USD$1,000,000.00 (ONE MILLION UNITED STATES ) only in your name as compensation to your dedication, humanity and contribution.

Please, contact my account officer working with the Financial bank Benin; his name is Mr. Don Koko. Email: donkokoaccountant@mail2dotcom.com . His phone number is 00229-939-13084.

You are to forward to him the following;

1. YOUR FULL NAME & ADDRESS
2. YOUR / TELEPHONE NUMBER ( If necessary)

He will advise you further about the shipment of your CC to your Residence Address or Office Address you may provide. Feel free to reach him via this very e-mail address; donkokoaccountant@mail2dotcom.com

Most importantly, the CC has only validity period of 31 banking days. So, your early response to that effect, shall be admired. You have to mind the days on route shipment.

Sincerely Yours,

Mrs Grace Marthins.






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