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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "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)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "andersonmichael@terra.es" <andersonmichael@terra.es>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:08:08 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: Dear friend,



Dear friend,

I am Barrister Michael S.Anderson. I work with a Diplomatic Corps that holds special and valuable consignments for reputable clients who are honest and trustworthy.

The company works in collaboration with top firms all over the world as it has earned a name as a service whose hallmarks in reliability and confidentiality are revered.

A benefactor has mandated me to get someone who can assist her and her family in retrieving her package containing some amount of money from a Diplomatic Corps in Europe.

She has a lucrative $16.5 Million USD Business proposal for you, Should you be interested in executing this with me, indicate your interest by sending me the following: Please if your are interested in assisting them as well as providing the following information to facilitate the smooth conclusion of the transaction.

1) Your Full Name: ___________________________

2) Your Address:_______________________________

3) Your Telephone Number:________________________


4) Your Mobile Number:_____________________________


5) Your Age:_____________________________________

6) Your Country where the consignment will be delivered to____________________

7) Your occupation____________________

Pleaser send Your response with the requested information.


I shall then provide you with more details on this operation when I hear from you.

Sincerely,

Mr. Michael S.Anderson.





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