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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:
  • "dearest one," (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. )
  • "trunk box" (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)
  • "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "DAVISON UBAH" <davison02@webmail.co.za> (may be fake)
Reply-To: davisonuba2008@yahoo.cn
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:50:47 +0000
Subject: HOW ARE YOU TODAY?

HOW ARE YOU TODAY?
>From Davison Uba
Rue 18 cocody,
Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Dearest one,

Good thing to write you,I have a proposal for you, I intend to establish with you in your country which however is not mandatory nor will in any manner compel you to honour against your will. Dearest my name is Davison Uba my late Parents Mr and Mrs Omar Uba.My father was a highly reputable business magnet-(a timber merchant)who operated in Abidjan capital of Ivory Coast during his days and other parts of West Africa. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad.

Though His sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of ours who travelled with Him at that time. But God knows the truth. my mother died when I was small ,and since then my Father took me so special.
Before His death, My father called me and told me that he has the sum of (USD$7.5ML) (SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS) deposited with a security company a trunk box as African arts and family valueables in Cote'D Ivoire west Africa. He further told me that He deposited the box with the name of a business partner while i am the next of kin and that the security company is not aware that the content of the box is cash.

I am still young 22years old with little knowledge of business which is why I am in need of a partner whom will assist me to get this fund released for investments in his or her country while I proceed with my education.Dear,I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance on this regard, and your suggestions and ideas will be highly appreciated.
Now permit me to ask these few questions?
1. Can you honestly do this transaction with me?
2.can I completely trust you?
Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible so that I can give you the full informations that will be needed. And I will want you to know that you are the frist person I have contacted for this situation.
Thank you so much and God bless you abundantly while I wait for your reply.

Best regards,

Davison Uba

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