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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "contract award committee" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Victor Boni <victorboni00072@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <engrvictorboni@yahoo.fr>
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:42:54 +0200
Subject: Attention Please.



DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES REPUBLIC OF BENIN WEST AFRICA.FROM THE DESK OF: ENGR.VICTOR BONI.Engr.Victor Boni M.sc Manager 14 Project Allocation.

Dear Friend, I am a member of the Contract Award Committee and 14 Project Allocation Manager, of the Department of Minerals and Natural Resources in Ripublic of Benin; I am in search of an agent to assist us in the transfer of (USD11.5M) and subsequent investment in properties in your country. You will be required to:

(1) Assist in the transfer of the said funds(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.

If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, 30% of the total sum of USD11.5M will be for you. Thank you and God bless, as I wait in anticipation of your fullest co-operation. Yours Faithfully, Engr.Victor Boni.
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