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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:
  • "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
  • "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: mary Itaoh <maryitaoh1@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:58:19 +0000
Subject: URGENT REMINDER (Your Bank Draft Is Ready)



Attn: Loranna Frank,Thanks for the email. I have a Bank Draft given to me by my boss for safe keeping pending when you contact me for it. I really want you to understand that you really don't need any bank information or finacial adviser its a simple procedure. You also should understand that the money is in Bank Draft not in cash, so i will not have to transfer the money directly to your bank account rather, you will have to pay-in the draft to your bank as soon as you get it and your account officer will admitt the confirmation of the money within one bank working days and you start to make withdraw from the money immediately and also start to invest on it. You will have to confirm to me your mailling address/direct phone numbers to make sure that the draft will be delivered to you directly at your door step and i can be able to speak with you on phone before sending the Draft to your address. I will have to use the service of a reputable courier company for safe and easy delivery of the draft to you as soon as i received your below details: - FIRST NAME…………………LAST NAME……………………ADDRESS………………………………….. CITY…………………………………….. STATE………………………………….. ZIP CODE……………………………….. COUNTRY……………………………... PHONE NUMBER (S) ……………………………………… CELL PHONE................GENDER…………………………….. MARITAL STATUS…………………….. AGE………………………………….. NATIONALITY…………………………. I will talk to any of the courier company around me regarding sending the draft to you safely. Notewell: We have three courier company here that is FeDex, DHL, and UPS COURIER SERVICE, Kindly choose one out of the above listed company to deliver the draft to your mailing address. Note:If you want to view your Bank Draft i would attach it and send it to you asap.I await your prompt response. Have a nice day, RegardsMrs. Mary Itaoh
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