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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 us 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)
  • "can i trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "there is no risk involved" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
  • "offshore account" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Issac John <mr_issac7@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: mr_issac11@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:56:15 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Dear Friend



Dear Friend ,

My name is Issac john (PVT) I am an American soldier, serving in the military with the Third infantry Division in Iraq. I and my superior moved funds belonging to Saddam Hussein, the total is $USD30, 000, 000.00 (thirty Million US Dollars) this
money is being kept safe in a secured location.

You can go to this web link to read about events that took place here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2988455.stm
Basically since we are working for the government we cannot keep these funds, we have decided to look for someone to help us keep this funds this is why I have contacted you, so you can keep it for us in your safe account or an offshore account.
We shall divide the total funds in four ways, since we are four involved in this. You will take 30%, and 50% will be for me, and my colleague . 10% will for our attorney in who is going to rendering service during the transfer of this fund to
your account and 10% be kept aside for expenses perhaps incurred during the transaction. This business is confidential, and it should not be discussed with anyone as we are still in active work with American Armed forces.

There is no risk involved whatsoever. If you are interested I will send you the full details, my job is to find a good partner that we can trust and that will assist us. Can I trust you? To ensure confidentiality, when you receive this letter, kindly reply me via e-mail, signifying your interest including your confidential telephone/fax numbers for quick communication and also your contact details. This business is risk free.
we need the below information from you
1.your ful names
2.your address ,home or office
3.your private tel no and fax no
4.your marital status
5.your age

Respectfully submitted
ISSAC JOHN (PVT).

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