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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:
  • "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)
  • ",000,000" (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: PAYMENT DIRECTOR <offshoreverification@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:05:11 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Greetings, From kelly don,


Greetings, From kelly don,

May I clave your indulgence to solicite for your co-operation in a business opportunity Although ,I am skeptical to discuss the business on the internet owing to lots of unsolicited/spam mails on the net this days,but I would be glad to do so if you provide me with your private Informations and of course,your direct telephone number so that I can call you.

I am .kelly don I Work with Marine Company here In My Country I would want to know your capability of investing with me the sum total of (45,000,000.00 ( Fourty Five Million Dollars Only) dollar equivalent that will be under your control in your country. This amount will be transferred to your personal account in your country as soon as I receive your reply indicating your interest and ability to handle this.

I will let you know the full details of this immediately you indicate your interest and also the necessary documents regarding the fund will be forwarded to you immediately. our sharing ratio will be subject to negotiation.
If you are capable to invest this fund,

send these informations immediately
1)your full name
2)your Occupation
3)Your Cell Phone And Home Phone
4)Your Full Contact Address

I am only being skeptical because I do not know you in person,if you provide me with detail information about you,I will be more confident to write you an email detailing you this transaction or better still discussing it on phone.

Thank you.

Best Regards,

kelly don.


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