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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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 beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +31617623594 (Netherlands, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: <info@ikeainfonl.info>
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:21:03 +1000
Subject: XMAS GRANT NOTIFICATION


A.C.F.
Amsterdam,NL.

Dear Beneficiary,

This is to inform you that you have been chosen By the Board of trusteesof
the above International charity organization as one of the final
recipients of a Cash Donation.

You are required to Contact the Officer incharge below
forconfirmation.Endeavour to give him a call immediately you get this
emailfor urgent response to your claim process.

Your Confirmation numbers are: (M-733)

*****************************************
Officer Incharge
Mr. Alexander Van Gogh
Tel: +31-617-623-594
Email: admin@promocompensationcomm.info
*****************************************

Finally, all funds should be claimed by their respective beneficiaries,not
later that 7 days after notification.

On behalf of the Board kindly accept our warmest congratulations

Yours Sincerely,
Mrs. Christabel Klein
(Foundation officer)

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam