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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "waiting for your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned 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: ugili sorogo <ugilisoroa@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <ugilisoro1@yahoo.fr>
Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:54:27 +0000
Subject: Hello



From Miss Ugili Sorogo. ligne 11,abidjan 88, Abidjan,cote d'ivoire. Dearest One,

Compliement of the day, I am Miss Ugili Sorogo, The only daugther of late Mr. and Mrs. Idem Sorogo. It is my pleasure to contact you for a business venture which I intend to establish in your country under your guardian, Though i have not met you before but i believe that one has to risk, Confiding in someone to succeed in this life.

Please, Do not be embarased, I am seeking your attention to help me receive a consignment deposit made by my late father before his sudden death, in a security firm here in our country cote d'ivoire over there in your country. The metal box contain the total sum of Six Million, Three hundred and fifty thousand America dollars, ( US $6,350,000). Please it is more than urgent.I will give you all the details about myself and the deposited consignment as soon as you write back.

Moreover, My Dear, I am willing to offer you 20% of the total sum as compensation for your efforts/ input after the success of this transaction.

I am waiting for your urgent response as soon as possible.

Thanks and God bless you.Best regards.Miss Ugili Sorogo.
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