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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. )
  • "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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Lottocurierservice Lottocurierservice <lottocurierservice@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:46:20 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: SORRY FOR THE LATE RESPONSE (URGENT)


ATTN: NADJA,

This is to informed you that your winning cheuqe of two hundred and fifty thousand British Pound Sterling (₤250,000.00) is still with us the Courier service company to deliver to your destination.We have commence sending to each winniners there winning cheque,since last week.

Ms Nadja,I told you in my last mail that i sent to you.that your confirmation to your dream i must tell you that your dream was a dream come trues and as such do not be afraid that after spending money your winning cheque will not be relise to you.I am a god fearing person,i cannot do such a thing to my fellow human being.

After sending the money to ROSEMARY BEN UK.. and comfired we shall send to you,your winning cheque include with your winning certificate and other backup documents to enable you clear your winning cheque in any Bank in Europ without any hithes.

Ms Nadja, I advice you act fast and receive your winning cheque without any further delayed.

God Bless you and have a nice day.

Regards,
Philip Brown.
Director.


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