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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "necessary legal documents" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. Never ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
  • "% for any expenses which may be incurred" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "huge deposit" (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)
  • "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)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "sani abacha" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
  • "lagos" (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.
• 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.
  • chwalter@uku.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Charles Walter <ch_walt11@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 15:35:56 -0700
Subject: Mutual Benefits.



C. Walter & AssociatesPlot 12 MaryLand, Lagos Nigeria.Email: chwalter@uku.co.uk

Hello,

I am barrister Charles Walter, A solicitor at law. I am the personal attorney to Mr.Larry Escobar, a national of your country, who used to work with shell development company in Nigeria and as well a one time secret agent in transferring of money overseas for the Late head of state of Nigeria {Late Gen.SANI ABACHA}.my Before his death On the 21st of April 2001 client, his wife And their three children were involved in a car accident along shagam express road in which all occupants of the motor died}.

My client{MR.LARRY} deposited as family belongings in a CONSIGNMENT {ie jewelries} the sum of $15m in a Bank here in Nigeria for himself, with the hope of transferring it to his country as soon as he is on leave. Since his death I have made several inquiries to your embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives this has also proved unsuccessful. After these several unsuccessful attempts.

I contacted you to assist in repartrating the money and property left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the Bank where this huge deposits were lodged.

The Bank where the deceased had an account valued at about 15million dollars has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have the account confiscated within the next ten official working days. Since i have been unsuccessful in locating the the relatives for over 4 years now I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased. So that the proceeds of this account valued at 15million dollars can be paid to you and then you and me can share the money. 45% to me and 45% to you and 10% for any expenses which may be incurred in the course of this transaction. I have the all necessary legal documents that can be used to backup any claim we may make.
All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us see this dealt through.I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. Please get in touch with me through My alternative Email: (chwalter@uku.co.uk) to enable us discuss further, kindlyforward the following information.

{A}.YOUR FULL NAME.{B}.YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS.{C}.YOUR TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBER.{D}. YOUR OCCUPATION.{E}.YOUR AGE.{F}.SEX

As soon as i receive your details, I will write an application to the Bank for immediate release of the fund to you as the authorised next of kin.

Thanks and God bless.

Barrister Charles WalterC. Walter & AssociatesMy alternative Email: chwalter@uku.co.uk

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