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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:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "to your nominated bank account" (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)
  • "hundred thousand united state 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)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
  • "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.
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447031861719 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: David Moore <davidmoore@legal-adviser.org>
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:52:36 +0000
Subject: MRS WELLS DETAILS



Dear Sir/Madam This is to acknowledge the receipt of your email and instruction from Mrs Mabel Wells that you have accepted to transfer her said fund, totaling sum of Four Million Three Hundred Thousand United State Dollars presently deposited in a sundry account of a Bank.Bear in mind that this transaction has been legalized and also all modalities have been put in place for a smooth and effective transfer of the said funds to your nominated account in your country, So please be rest assured that your safety and that of all the individuals involved in this transaction is fully guaranteed by my law firm.I will start up arrangements with the Bank as regards the release of the said funds immediately. Note that I have also arranged all the necessaries and legal documents that will back up the claiming and release of the funds to you as the Nominee beneficiary to Mrs Mabel Wells.In order to proceed with the processing of the funds release to you. You are required to kindly forward to me, the below information immediately. The below information will be used to represent you as the beneficiary to Mrs.wells funds presently located in the SUNDRY ACCOUNT of the Bank:1. Full NameRichard t strong2. Contact Address 1511 e Illinois st.3. Personal phone numbers 360-920-21894. Occupation disabled vetran navy5. Marrital Status marryed6. tell me more about your good self i help other vets coming home and i also help homeless vets.On the receipt of the above information, I shall proceed further in presenting you as the bonafide beneficiary of the funds. and With this arrangements and plan on ground, the Bank will approve your application with immediate effect and further the released and transfer of the said funds to your nominated bank account in your country.However, I would not like you to betray the trust and confidentiality that I and Mrs Mabel Wells have put on you, So in other words, i will like you to keep this transaction highly confidential as it is really needed. Have in mind that I am promising you full support in achieving this task at hand. Attached to this message is my working id card.Thanks as I anticipately look ahead to your earliest response to my email.Best regards,Barrister David MooreName: Barrister David MooreCompany: David Moore and AssociateAddress: 150 Holborn, LondonCentral London EC1N 2NS EnglandArea of Practice:Real Estate, Business and Commercial, Criminal Law, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Phone : +447031861719Ghana Office: Tema shopping complex , GhanaPhone: +233-274528737Email: davidmoore@legal-adviser.org

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