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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)
  • "million united states 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)
  • "confidentiality of this transaction" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
  • "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
  • "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "lome togo" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a next of kin scam.
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr.Frank Anthony" <info_drfan@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 01:29:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Reply Me Asap//


Selborne Chambers
10 Essex Street
Lome Togo

Dear Friend ,

I know we have not met in person but I have a very profiting proposal which I am sure you can handle. My name is Dr.Frank Anthony QC. I am a member of the Queen's Council (QC) working with the reputable legal firm - Crown Office Chambers in Lome Togo and I am only contacting you to help claim deposited funds made by one of our clients who was involved in a fatal auto crash which killed him and his entire family in 2003.

Late Mr. Mark W.Brain ,was a personal client of mine and I managed all his legal affairs. Today, I stand as the only custodian to the deposit he made in a finance security company and now I am faced with the task of providing a beneficiary for the fund. The amount in the deposit is $12,000,000 (Twelve Million United States Dollars Only) and the finance security company is ready to release the money to whoever I present as the true fund beneficiary and next-of-kin to my late client because my late client issued me a Power of Attorney duly endorsed in the Togolaise High Courts of Justice when he made the deposit and I was his legal advising counselor on the deposit and other issues.

Now the Finance Security Company where my client deposited the fund demands that I quickly provide a claimant for the fund because the deposit duration has expired and needs a renewal or withdrawal from their company otherwise it will be handed over to the government. Because I have not been able to provide anyone due to my fears of releasing the money to someone who might run away with it, I am being very careful about this.

I have however decided to try and do this deal with you whether you are truly related to my client or not and I pray you will not run away with the money when they release it to you. I will arrange to formalize your papers so that you can be approved as next-of-kin to my late client and the fund can be released to you immediately.
The finance security company has agreed to release the fund in cash to the next-of-kin to my late client through their liaison office depending on the area he or she maybe based.They can pay in these countries Europe:-Italy ,Holland,Germany and London etc,Asia:-Dubai,Saudi Arabia ,Malaysia ,Pakistan and China,Africa:-Ghana and USA,Canada.

We shall draw an agreement between you and i for security reason covering the fund sharing when it is released to you. I agree to a fifty-fifty sharing but we must bear serious responsibilities on both sides to ensure the release of the fund to you. I want you to note that this is a very serious deal and not a child's play and this time the money must be released because it truly exists in the finance security company. If you feel we can sign out the funds together, quickly send me your address,phone and fax and I will call to give you the details of the deal and send you the relevant transaction documents.

Upon your acceptance to this proposal,I suggest that you reply through this Private email address : info_drbd@yaho.co.uk for the confidentiality of this transaction.I expect your urgent response indicating your full interest and willingness in this great business transaction to our both mutual trust and benefit.

Best Regards
Dr.Frank Anothony


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