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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 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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Mariam Osborne <mariam.osborne@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: mariamosborne73@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:58:48 -0800 (PST)
Subject: INVESTMENT



Dear Sir,

I’m contacting you regarding an investment proposal which I and my family wish to present to you as an offer for joint venture business partnership with you.
In resent years I have studied your country economy growth and political stability which is very good basis for any potential investment. I and my family have decided to seek for your partnership and advice on any good business that can attract 10% profit per year over a short period of time. If you accept to be a partner and assist us on our investment plans in your country, we will agree to invest in any business you may suggest or if you have already existing business we can also invest our fund in the business.

We have 9.5million dollars to invest in cash in any business of your choice. If interested the fund will be made available in cash in your country. Accompanied by a closing meeting on the proposed investment with our representative. Who will be hand over the fund to you and represent us in signing any relevant documents. Please urgently indicate your interest on this proposal so that I can give you more information on how to proceed.
If not interested please indicate as well.
Best wishes.
Mrs. Mariam Osborne.


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