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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:

• 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)
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. Never ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
• 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.
  • cahill_mike1@gawab.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Cahill" <cahill_mike2@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: cahill_mike2@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:04:35 +0000
Subject: Urgent Response

Dear Friend,

My name is Mr. CAHILL Mike of Cahill Mike & Associates; one of our client died Three years ago leaving behind Capital amount in a Security company here, till date nobody has come forward or put application for the claim. During the private search for the relative
recently your name and email contact was among the findings that matches the same surname as the deceases who died interstate with no Will or next of kin in the company record.To maintain the level of security required I have intentionally left out the final details. I want you to come forward since I can provide you with the details needed for us to claim the Funds so that I can be gratify by you,I and my colleague that will do all the crucial part in the finance company to have the claim release to you promptly.
To affirm your willingness and cooperation please do so by replying to my private email stating your mind and also on how we should share the funds and also send your private telephone number to us or call me if you can.
I do expect your prompt response.

Thank you,

Regards.
cahill_mike1@gawab.com
Mr. Cahill Mike.

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam