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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:
  • "the consignment " (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)
  • "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "barr." (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: robert dolman <robert.dolman90@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2007 10:32:29 +0100 (BST)
Subject: VERY URGENT!!!




Dear Ms. Ulrica Moenchgen

How are you today? I have concluded all due arrangements, You shall receive the consignment in your house as soon as you transfer the EU$ 1, 000.00

I am tired of answering your questions, You have to send the money if you are willing to work with us. Just go ahead and send the money ASAP. I await your utmost response.

secondly you know that is been a long time you said that you will send the money
listen (Mrs Ulrica) the money we need from you is just to get all the Document and also the Diplomat that will bring your consignment in your house. i want to know how much have you come up with so that i will help you .
You know that Christmas is around the corner so let us conclude this matter ok

i will give you the information where you will pay the money to

You should let me know you are sending the money or not so that I can inform Mrs. Maxwell.

Yours Faithfully,

Barr. Robert Dolman













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