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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)
  • "hundred thousand u.s 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)
  • "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
• This email message is a "dying widow" scam.
• 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.
  • +34638222927 (Spain, prepaid mobile phone)
  • +34638222930 (Spain, prepaid mobile phone)
• 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.
  • spain.alisa_amed2005@yahoo.com

Fraud email example:

From: sussy pedro <suyy_8co5@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <sam_ezim@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 02:30:52 -1100
Subject: REQUEST FOR AN URGENT DONATION FOR ORPHANS



FROM: MRS.ALISA AMED MAKAWIBARCELONA SPAIN.alisa_amed2005@yahoo.com. 30 sept 2007 SUBJT: REQUEST FOR AN URGENT DONATION FOR ORPHANS My Dearest in Christ, I am Mrs Amed Makawi from Australia; I am married to Mr. Zaki Amed Makawi of his blessed memory, who was an oil merchant. We were married for twenty seven years without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted only four days before his death. He was a very devoted Muslim and I a devoted Christian by birth and at this moment battling both cancer and fibroid illness. When my late husband was alive, he deposited the sum of Eighteen million five hundred thousand U.S Dollars (18.5million dollars) with an oversea finance and security firm. Presently this money is still with the finance and security firm; recently my doctor told me that I have terminal illness (cancer) that I have a limited time to live. Having known my condition, what borders me most is my cancer. I have decided to donate part of my husband wealth to either a trustworthy God fearing person that will utilize the money the way I am going to instruct thereafter because we suffered for it. I want you to use this money in all sincerity to share it to charity homes and orphanages, to fight against serving humanity which transcends ethnic, tribal and religious bonds. The holy bible and the Koran emphasized so much on giving charity and due to this common believe and bold steps. I took this decision because it was an instruction from my late husband before he died to share this money to charity homes because we do not have any child and I do not want my late husband funds to be misused by people that are not trustworthy. I do not want a situation where this money will be misused as the reason for taking this bold decision is to provide for orphans. I know that when I die, I will rest in peace with the most high and the most merciful one if my wish is accomplished before I dismiss to the higher glory. Kindly include your telephone number and fax number where my lawyer can call you when responding to this letter. with God I know that all things are possible and as soon as my lawyer receives your reply, She will give you all the details and I shall instruct her to make change of ownership in your name, I will also issue you a power of attorney through my lawyer. I want you to always pray for me. Please for the help you are rendering to the children of God, I would want 20% of the money to go to you and your family while 10% will be mapped out for any expenses that may be incurred in the process. My happiness is that I lived a life of a devoted Christian though married to a Muslim, love conquers all. Who ever that wants to serve God should serve him in truth and spirit, please always be prayerful in your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room to source for another trust worthy person for the same purpose. Until I hear from you my dreams will rest squarely on your shoulders. Below are my lawyer contacts:Name: ANNA DIAZ TEL. +34-638 222 930, FAX: +34 638 222 927 Email: annachambers2001@yahoo.comMay the Almighty God continue to guide and protect you Amen. Yours Faithfully, Mrs. Alisa Amed Makawi.
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