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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:
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • ",500,000" (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)
  • "00,000.00" (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)
  • "lagos" (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: "inform2006@terra.es" <inform2006@terra.es>
Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:42:33 +0100 (MET)
Subject: Immediate Response


Immediate Response
Swift Payment Department,
13,Sukuat Victoria Island,
Lagos - Nigeria.
P.M.B: 749 ? FGN / ABJ Ref No.: FGN/ABJ/NG/04/07
Date:28/12/2007

RE: PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVES ON YOUR AWAITING FUND.

This is to notify all Foreign Funds Transfer Benefactors that the Presidency has embarked on an immediate cancellation of all International Wire Transfer Application from every Government Financial Institutions,C.B.N, Commercial and Merchant Banks respectively. This was done to
implement the 2007 Presidential Economic and Financial Crime Prevention Programme which is aimed at reducing the rate of Corruption among our employees in the Financial Institutions, who have continuously frustrated the efforts of our International Investors and Funds Transfer
Applicants.

Be informed that the present administration is in its twilight stage to ensure that all foreign contractors receive their part payment in this fourth quarter payment of the year 2007. We deeply regret any financial inconveniences this temporary Economic reconstruction program might cause you and your Company.

The total value of your Funds would be evaluated and redressed as the program progresses.
US$5,500,000.00 (Five Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only) would be made available to you through a PLATINUM ATMCARD processed and issued by our Bank from our FOREX Account. This PLATINUM ATM CARD would allow you to withdraw a maximum
of US$1,500.00 (One Thousand Five Hundred United States Dollars Only) daily from any ATM Machine located in any part of the World.

For delivery arrangement,please send the following details Immediately as we have received orders to complete the activation and delivery of your ATM CARD to you.

(1)Your Full Names:...........................
(2)Your Address where the fund will be sent to;................
(3)Your Private Telephone And Fax Number.;........................
(4)Your Valid Bank Account Details;...................
(5)Amount Of Claim;...................
(6)Your Occupation;..........................
(7)Your Date Of Birth And Age;...........................................

Also note that you have until 31st of december 2007 to claim your payment, so Act fast.


Thanks as we awaite your response to proceed with the delivery of your ATM card.

Yours faithfully,
Mr.Daniel Williams.
Director Swift Payment Department.





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