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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "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)
  • "your urgent reply" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• 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.
  • micdon_gold01@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: austin mark <gabby_gold13@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <micdon_gold01@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 05:58:30 +0100
Subject: TREAT AS URGENT



MR ALFA IDRIS,DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTS,NIGERIAN PORTS AUTHORITY PLC, Dear Sir, I am the Executive Director with the Nigerian Ports Authority Plc. I will retire from service shortly because I am on a political appointment. Based on this I would like to do this business with you so that at my retirement I would have a solid financial investment to fall back on while enjoying my retirement age. THE DEAL: By my position, I have been able to secure US$9.650 Million Dollars from an over invoiced contract awarded and executed a few years ago by the Authority under my direct supervision. With my position in the office, and the fact that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) watching the activities of Senior Government Officers still serving in Government, I cannot single handedly secure this fund within my reach. For me to be on a safer side, I want you to search for a lucrative business to invest the money for our mutual benefits after receiving it in your account. NOTE: It is true that our country has suffered negative publicity in the recent past, but be informed that there are still good people and good businesses in our country. It is my optimism to receive your urgent reply and let me know your commission. reply to this Email:micdon_gold01@yahoo.com
Mr Alfa Idris,Director of Finance & Accounts,Nigerian Ports Authority Plc
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