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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)
  • ",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: "Paul Mbama" <paul_mbama1@inbox.com> (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:45:10 +0200
Subject: urgent and confidential investment.

Dear Sir,
I received encouraging information about you and how trust worthy you are. I am delighted with such a useful information. I am
interested in the partnership investment program with your corporation. First permit me to introduce myself I am the personal
assistant to HARRISON NAFAA (The Minister of Construction) of the Western Sahara State in the democratic Republic of
Sahara (A tiny country in the Desert). Being the personal assistant to the minister of Construction of my country, I awarded
the contract of IRRIGATION to Portuguese Firm worth several millions of dollars. In the execution of that project the
Portuguese firm discovered large amount of gold in one of the contract sites. I collaborated with the Portuguese firm on a
mutual agreement on the proceed of which I have received my share of $14,000,000.00 (Fourteen million dollars). As the
personal assistant to the minister of this Tiny country, I cannot introduce or circulate this funds into the Sahara banking
system considering my provisional duty and considering the fact that I earn less than $1,000.00 monthly coupled with the code
of conduct guidelines and regulations for Public Civil Servants.right now my country western sahara is in a civil crisis with
morroco because of our struggle for political independence.the crisis is intensfing everyday i decied to leave with my family
once i am able to move my money out from western sahara.The above situation prompted my decision to solicit your co-operation
to take delivery of this funds into your custody for my proposed investment as you will be adequately conpensated with
$2 000,000.00. I will arranage all necessary procedures in ensuring a smooth process for the funds to get to you. I will
appreciate you contact me once you receive this mail via e-mail account indication your capability and willingness to enable
me to give you more details of my modus operandi of getting this money to you hitchfree. This matter requires your urgent
attention and confidentiality whatever your decision or you can send your reply through my email
Best regards,
Paul Mbama
Western Sahara

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