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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "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)
  • ",000,000" (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)
  • "keep it confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
• 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.
  • jww_wilsonn@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: james wilson <james_wilsonn9@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <jww_wilsonn@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:23:37 +0400
Subject: Needs your kind reply



Dear friend,
Please excuse me for this breach of protocol as I do not know any other way to communicate you. I saw your profile and have the interest to contact you. Please even if we never knew before, I believe firmly that on the basis of the right of humanitarian assistance that a real confidence and love can arise from our communication and also a real partnership between us.
I know this letter is sure a surprise to you; but it is Borne out of my desire to establish this mutual business relationship withYou, and will appreciate it if we can keep it confidential.
I’ am Mr. James Wilson Vice chairman Nahkeel Properties, or Al Nahkeel Cooperation, Dubai U.A.E,Under the direct chairmanship of Al Nahkeel PropertiesMr.Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.
Al Nakheel Properties, also known as Nakheel Corporation, is the most popular real estate company dealing in freehold property in Dubai, United Arab Emirates [UAE]. Its real estate development ranges into residential, tourist, commercial and retail property.
Nakheel Properties' flagship property, are the 3 man-made palm tree shaped islands on the coast of Dubai. Nakheel operates under the umbrella of The Corporate Office, which manages various businesses on behalf of the Dubai government. The executive chairman of Al Nakheel is Mr. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, as I mentioned above the person I work directly under his signatory.
.Am from South Africa by a British mother, married with three children, and joined this reputable organization in August 1997, 11 years ago, appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Al Nakhaeel Properties immediately after the inauguration of the Dubai Palm Island Projects.
The Palm Islands, also referred to as The Palm Dubai or The Palms, are the three largest man-made islands in the world, which are built on the coast of the Emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Its concept was announced in May 2002 and the three resort islands are expected to maintain Dubai's position as a premium tourist destination. The Dubai Palm Islands is self-declared 'Eighth Wonder of the World.
Without taking much of your time dear friend, I made $15,000,000,00 (Fifteen million Dollars) both in using my Position in reserving villas, buildings and apartments for onward buyers from Europe, Hongkonk and Singapore, mostly in five Hotels, which after much odds,2 Hotels was offered to the son of sultan of Brunie,1Hotel French Football star Zidane, and the other 2Hotels to South African Top Real Estate Company, Ficksburg Prynnsberg estate, honestly majority of this guys rewarded me handsomely for my efforts in helping them get hold of valued properties.Though must of the money is as a token of appreciations from over 125 Bidding contractors for contracts awarded to them.
Due to my sensitive position in the administration and the trust bestowed on me, I can not utilize this fund perfectly here in UAE, as any attempt which I may make to invest this fund in Dubai could backfire. Begin to imagine the humiliation I may face, and you know that in no way the Administration can accept my explanations as the funds source .i hereby seek your partnership to invest this fund in your country, particularly in Properties.
Dear friend, am confiding in you based on your status, and your experiences in Business, and hope you will never let me down. Begin to see yourself in my shoes and think next of what to do, and what you should expect somebody do for you.
For efficiency and protected communication, reply to my private mailbox (jww_wilsonn@yahoo.com) so we can talk the most possibly means to transfer the fund.
Hope to hear from you soon, till then be blessed.
Yours sincerelyMr. JW. Wilson.
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