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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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• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "contact me immediately" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
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Fraud email example:

From: Mr Jonas Koromah <mrjkoromah7@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <mrjkoromah@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 21:37:11 +0000
Subject: URGENT REPLY



Dear Friend, My name is Jonas Koromah an external auditor for the Bank of Africa,Burkina Faso,working as part of a bigger team that covers the entire W/A region.An investor (name with-held) died without naming a next of kin to his Fund in my bank.The amount is $7.2M and banking regulation/legislation in Burkina Faso demand that i notify the fiscal authorities after three years.The above set of facts underscores my reason to seek your permission to have you stand as the next of kin to the deceased investor.This funds will be approve and release in your favour as the next of kin if only you will adhere to my instruction and cooperate with me in one accord.I have all the legal and Banking details of my deceased client that will facilitate our putting you forward as the claimant/beneficiary of the funds and ultimately transfer of the $7.2M plus interest to any bank account nominated by you.I am prepared to compensate you with a 20% share of the total funds for your efforts.The final details will be given upon receipt an affirmation of your desire to participate. Please contact me immediately whether or not you are interested in this deal.If you are not,it will enable me scout for another foreign partner to carry out this deal.But where you are interested, forward your details immediately as time is of the essence in this business. (1) Full Name:(2) Postal Address:(3 Telephone and Fax Number:(4) Occupation:(5) Date of Birth: Thank you,Mr. Jonas Koromah.
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