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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 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)
  • ",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)
  • "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)
  • "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Jennifer Norman <jeny1contact@yahoo.co.in>
Reply-To: jenconfide1@email.si
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:13:14 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Hello.


Hello,

Compliment of the season to you,how is life with you hope fine.My name is Jennifer Norman,i am 26yrs girl.I am single and i do not have kids.I am an honest, sincere, kind and cheerful girl.I seeks partner,i appreciate friendship in people when it is possible to tell a secret and to be understood.

The reason for this correspondence is to seek your relationship and partnership on areas of business investment in your country where we can combinely invest/utilize my money on for profitable gains.The amount involved is Seven Million United States Dollars{US$7,000,000.00} only and i need your advice in time so that i can make necessary arrangements to move/transfer the money to you before my arrival in your country for further discussions and investments.
Tell me about yourself and also send me your full names, telephone and fax numbers for easy communication. Please acknowledge the receipt of this offer and indicate your willingness and readiness to assist me by responding urgently. Thank you for your understanding.

I am await your urgent response.
Yours Sincerely,
Jennifer Norman.


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