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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:
  • "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: Munis Wood <munis_wood10@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: munis_wood0002@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:37:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re:{Spam?} Re:{Spam?} CONGRATULATION YOU ONCE MORE........


Hello Madam.

I'm inreceipt of your mail dated 22/08/2007. you see there is no much time to waste at this particular moment.Please what is the hold up.I mean what was the outcome discussion between you and the Courier company? i want to you to update me urgent may be i can help.

Madam,Please due send to me your moble telephone number so that we can talk on phone and know each other better.

Thank you and God bless you.
Regards,
Munis Wood.


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