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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:
  • "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • ibrahima001@yahoo.ca

Fraud email example:

From: ahmed gomez <ahmedgomez006@yahoo.ca>
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:24:00 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Reply


Dear sir,

I am Dr. Ahmed Ibrahima working with the Department of
fund release order in one of our biggest financial institution in
Senegal. I know this proposal will come to you as a surprise but I can
assure you that you will not regret of been part of this mutual
beneficial transaction.
Late Mr. Lee Tai Yun from South Korea executed
a contract worth of US$25 Million Dollars through Department of Works &
Housing in Senegal, but on the process of proving the payment to him he
died in tsunami disaster that occurred in Asia. I am involving you to
authenticate this claim and transfer the fund to your designated bank
account.
Thanking you in advance.
Dr. Ahmed Ibrahima
email ibrahima001@yahoo.ca


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