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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "million 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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • qxjaba_consultant@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Dr Abdul Jabbar <jabbarconsultant28@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <qxjaba_consultant@myway.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:57:20 +0100
Subject: REF: RE-CONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ - VARIOUS SUPPLIES



Attn:

Sir,
REF: RE-CONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ - VARIOUS SUPPLIES

My name is Dr. Abdul Jabar, Consultant and this is an urgent contract invitation from Iraq. My benefactor at the new American controlled Iraq ministry has mandated me to seek for your cooperation in a multi million dollars worth of supply contract on Building/Medical/Textile and General equipments.

Please if you can assist us, then kindly contact me via My E-mail. qxjaba_consultant@yahoo.co.uk PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SEND INFORMATION ONLY DETAILING YOUR DIRECT TELEPHONE, FAX NUMBER AND PRODUCTS based on your company abilities.

As soon as I receive the above information, I shall get back to you with all details pertaining to this transaction.

Regards,
Dr.Abdul Jabar
Consultant. NB:100% Upfront payment for all Supplies.
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