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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:
  • "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)
  • "waiting for your urgent response" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
  • "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. )
  • "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
• This email message is a "New Partner from Paraguay" scam.
• 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.
  • +22993773753 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
• 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.
  • globalmaxcouriercompany_1@yahoo.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: anthony jackson <anthony_jackson008@yahoo.fr>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:08:38 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: CONTACT THEM IMMIDIATELY YOU RECEIVE THIS TODAY



How are you today?

I am writing to inform you that I have Paid the fee for your Cheque Draft. And I went to the bank to confirm if the Cheque has expired or getting near to expire and Dr.GANU RAMOULD the Director of International Bank told me that before the cheque will get to your hand that it will expire. So I told him to cash the $800.000 UNITED STATES DOLLARS to cash payment to avoid losing this funds.

I met the director of Global Max Courier Company service benin here DR MICHEAL NUAH Then he also agreed to help me to Register the Consignment with Global Max Courier Company service benin.Infact I thank God very much for all the movement I made, every thing goes normally.As for our agreement with the Global Max Courier Company service benin they promised that your consignment will leave this Country on thursday this week,But the Director of the Global Max Courier Company service benin said that they need your contacts informations to enable them meet up with you immediately the Diplomat Agent arrives to your Country. Please write a letter of application to the given address below. ATTN: DR MICHEAL NUAH TEl: +229-93-77-37-53 E:mail address (globalmaxcouriercompany_1@yahoo.fr)
Please, Send them your contacts information to enable them locate you immediately they arrive in your country with your BOX .This is what they need from you.

1. YOUR FULL NAME
2.YOUR HOME ADDRESS.
3.YOUR CURRENT HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER.
4.YOUR CURRENT OFFICE TELEPHONE.
5.A COPY OF YOUR PICTURE OR DRIVER LICENCE.

Please make sure you send this needed information to the Director general of Global Max Courier Company service benin DR MICHEAL NUAH with the address given to you. Note.The Global Max Courier Company service benin don't know the contents of the Box. I registered it as a BOX of an Africa cloths. They don't know it contains money. this is to avoid them delaying with the BOX. don't let them know that it is money that is inside the Box. I am waiting for your urgent response. You can even call the Directorof Global Max Courier Company service benin with this line:00229-93-77-37-53

Thanks and Remain Blessed.
ANTHONY JACKSON


Thank you very much for your really fine reply.

I appreciate your latest email.

Truly, very recently I saw a captivating bird whiz around my bedroom. I am sure it was a dove pigeon. At last it found its way out via the window. I was pondering if it is a portent.

Anyway, I have checked again I have still not received any news.

Waiting for the payment makes me always recall what my grandfather used to teach me, Death is a black camel that lies down at every door. Sooner or later you must ride the camel.

Your reply would be very indulgent.

Tibelde

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