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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:
  • "might come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million british pounds" (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: "williamp@aruba.it" <mr_paulbialk@yahoo.ca>
Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2007 18:15:02 -0700
Subject: Hello

Hello,

I sincerely ask for forgiveness for I know this may seem
like a complete intrusion to your privacy but right about
now this is my option of communication. This mail might
come
to you as a surprise and the temptation to ignore it as
unserious could come into your mind; but please consider it
a divine wish and accept it with a deep sense of humility.

I am Mr William Paul,Investment and financial/consultant
working with Allied Irish Bank (GB).My Office address is
Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street ,Liverpool L2 2RS ,United
Kingdom.The Bank wantto transfer the sum of 32,000,000
(Thirty two Million British Pounds)for investment and
development in your country.As at this moment i want to
know
if you will be capable to handle this transaction so that
will can explore business opportunity together.I had
discussed this issue with the Bank board of directors and
they have instructed me to look for a foreigner who will be
capable to handle this transaction so that we can transfer
this money out from Uk for investment in your country.

If you are not familiar with my Bank profile,please take a
moment of your very busy schedules to read about my Bank
website;www.aibgb.co.uk and send your reply so that we can
proceed.if you are interested,as well on replying send me
the followings.
Beneficiary Name:...........
Account number..............
Bank Name:..................
Bank Address:...............
Swift Code:.................
Your Telephone & Fax No:..............for easy
communication.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Warmest regards,
Thank you for your time and attention.

Mr William Paul.
Investment/FinancialConsultant,
Allied Irish Bank (GB)
Imperial Buildings, 9 Dale Street ,
Liverpool L2 2RS
United Kingdom
www.aibgb.co.uk

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