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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • "u.k " (this email uses bad English)
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
  • "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: tony allen <aattdd58@hotmail.co.uk>
Reply-To: <diplomattonyallen@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 16:49:55 +0100
Subject: God Bless



Mayfair house14-18 Heddon StreetMayfairLondonW1B4DA
Dear Sir/Madam May the peace of the Lord be with you. I am much pleased to contact you inspite of the recent evil perpetrating the global world but,We shall never be part of that.However.I am Diplomat TONY ALLEN a London Based Diplomat and your contact was procured from the Trade Exhibition Centre here in London and you are the only person that I have contacted in this business, with believe that you will not let me down, and we will work together to develop trust and confidence in this business.

The original beneficiary of this funds is dead/late and the documents covering the deposit was placed under the care of his wife so, the wife have solicited my assistance to carry on with this transaction as the funds is already coated/defaced for security reasons even before the deposit was made by this man ( ENGR. FRED LARSON). I felt it is wise disclosing all these vital informations to you, to prove the legality and sincerity of this transaction,I have to let you know these all.At this juncture, the widow wants this funds out of U.K and possibly deposited in South Africa so do not worry at all my dear as I promise that all will be perfectly handled on arrival of the Diplomat and my very self in your country as soon as you recieved the lugagge.Note that this transaction is 100% risk free.The amount involved is $7.5 million(SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY).Be rest assured you stand no risk of any kind as the fund belong to us now.Therefore after the eventual stage of the delivery by the assigned diplomat to your country home address. I am offering you 15% of the total sum for your assistance and acceptance.Then 60% will be for(MRS ENGR. FRED LARSON),20% For my very good self why 5% will be set aside for expenses that might be incurred during the cause of this transaction.(MRS ENGR. FRED LARSON)have the tendence to invest her own share of the money in your country,in expectation to a sound management and a good capital returns according to your advice.I strongly believe that associating with you to embark on this business ventures will derive a huge success. Note:I need a trustworthy person in this business because this is the only hope of MRS ENGR. FRED LARSON,I don't what to make a mistake and I need your strong assurance,trust and reliability.
Here are the information needed: Your full name Your Home addressYour direct phone numberYour private email addressAgeSexOcunpationYour international passport or any photograph for easy identification on the arrival of the diplomat in your country home. Expecting to hear you from you shortly. Remain bless of the Lord Diplomat Tony Allen
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