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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:
  • "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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • email.hassanalidu_pa@sify.com

Fraud email example:

From: hassan alidu <hassan_alidupa58@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2007 18:02:02 -0500
Subject: I do expect your prompt response




Hello,
My name is Mr Hassan alidu,i work as an external auditor for the International Commercial Bank(ICB),Ltd,Accra-Ghana,working as part of a bigger team that covers the entire African region,i had taken pains to find your contact through personal endeavors,On routine audit check last month,I
discovered some investment Accounts that had been dormant for the last seven years.
All the accounts belong to a single holder (NAME WITH HELD) with monies totaling a little above $20.25 million United States Dollars plus interest,We need a trust-worthy partner to assist us in
recieving this funds for further investment in your country,You will be required to:
(1) Assist us in the recieving of this sum in your Country. (2) Advise on areas for potential future investment in your country. (3) Assist us in carrying a feasibility study before actual investment.
If you decide to render your service to us in this regard,you will be entitled to a percentage that
will be discussed later with you.
I do expect your prompt response if you are willing to work with us.
Thank you and regards.
Mr Hassan aliduHead of Foreign OperationsInternational Commercial Bank (ICB),Ghana Ltd. Meridian House Ring Road Central Accra, Ghana Email.hassanalidu_pa@sify.com
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