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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:
  • "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
  • "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• 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: DIRECTOR KONE <vab12007@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:15:20 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: VERY URGENT REPLY NEEDED.


Attn:Mr.Rolando,

Be Informed that it is within our policy for authentification purpose/reasons. You are advised to forward to our Operation Department These following information as it will enable our operation department to have a proper trace of the said consignment considering the fact that we have a lot of clients who has their consignments and properties deposited within our security vault.

(1) Consignment Security Code Number
(2) Consignment Deposit Code Number
(3)Consignment Deposit Date
(4) Consignment Depositor's Name
(5)Consignment Deposit Content.

Furthermore, In accordance with our rules and policies, A Power of Attorney/Authorization Letter, and Affidavit of Oath/Claim Will be procured in your favour fully signed by Miss Amanda Williams Officially Indicating you as her overseas partner/representative. These paper works will be officially made Notary from the high court here in Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire. The aboved required documents indicates that Miss.Amanda Williams Empowers you to represent her over the claim and retrival of the said consignment. For Our record purpose and identification reasons, You are expected to send by Email Attachment or by Fax A Copy of your Identification Proof (International Passport, Or Drivers Permitt.)

As soon as we receive these information, We shall not hesitate to Further update you accordingly with all the necessary procedures which will enable the Delivery, Claim and Retrival of the said consignment from our Security Vault.

Best Regards

Dr.Kone Mohammed
Operation Department
Northest security Ci.
+22508004360


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