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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your payment is being processed" (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)
  • "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)
  • "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)
  • "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.
  
• 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.
  • +2348025141490 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: sadiq alman <atmcard037@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <phb_102@yahoo.es>
Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:13:57 +0100
Subject: IMMEDIATE CONTRACT PAYMENT



IMMEDIATE CONTRACT PAYMENT
Excellent Customer Service Is Our Passion
Head Office Lagos Corporate OfficeHerbert Macaulay Way, Plot 270 Ozumba Mbadiwe,Wuse Zone 6, Ikeja. Victoria Isalnd, Lagos.Tel: +2341-- 794-8692 Tel: +234-8025141490CONDUCT CODE: BANK PHB225EMAIL: phb_102@yahoo.esphb1@live.com.auATTN: IMMEDIATE CONTRACT PAYMENT CONTRACT #:MAV/NNPC/FGN/MIN/009. Dear FriendDuring the auditing and closing of all financial records of the PLATINUM HABIB Bank of Nigeria, it was discovered from the records of outstanding foreign contractors due for payment with the Federal Government of Nigeria in the year 2005 that your name is next on the list of those who will received their fund. I wish to officially notify you that your payment is being processed and will be released to you as soon as you respond to this letter. Also note that from the record in ou r file, your outstanding contract payment is USD $11 Million dollars (ELEVEN MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS). Kindly re-confirm to me if this is inline with what you have in your record and also re-confirm the information below to enable this office proceed and finalize your fund remittance without further delays. 1) Your full name. 2) Phone, fax and mobile #. 3) Company name, position and address. 4) Profession, age and marital status. As soon as the above information are received, your payment will be made available to you via an international telegraphic Transfer , which will be confirmed in your nominated bank account.Best Regard Mr. Francis Atuche, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Platinum Habib Bank (BankPHB),
Francis Atuche, MD, Bank PHB
PAYMENT FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
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