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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:
  • "may come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million united states 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 humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: kurubos kurubos <kuruboskurubos4@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <kuruboskurubos@yahoo.fr>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:52:23 +0200
Subject: LOOKING FOR INVESTMENTS PARTNER.



LOOKING FOR INVESTMENTS PARTNER.Dear,We know this proposal letter may come to you as a surprise considering the fact that we have not had any formal acquaintance before,but all the same we would want you for the sake of God to give this an immediate attention in view of the fact that the security of our live and possession is at stake. we intend to establish with you in your country which however is not mandatory nor will in any manner compel you to honour against your will.Dearest we are James and Blandine , our late Parents Mr and Mrs Kurubos.Our Father was a highly reputable business magnet-(a cocoa'& Gold merchant)who operated in Africa during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad .Though His sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of ours who travelled with Him at that time. But God knows the truth! Our mother died when we where small ,and since then our Father took us so special.Before His death; our father called me and told me that he has the sum of (USD$17.00,000) (SEVENTEEN MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS) deposited with a bank .He further told me that He deposited the money with the name of a business partner while i am the next of kin ,We are just school college people, with little knowledge of business That is why we are in need of a partner whom will assist us to get this fund released for investments in his or her country while we proceed with our education.We are in a sincere desire of your humble assistance on this regard, and your suggestions and ideas will be highly appreciated. Now permit us ask these few questions?1. Can you honestly do this transaction with us ?2.Can We completely trust you?Please,Consider this and get back to us as soon as possible so that we can give you the full informations that will be need. Thank you so much and God bless you abundantly.Best regards,James& Blandine
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