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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)
  • "the consignment" (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)
  • "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)
  • "million us 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)
  • "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
  • "lome togo" (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: "baluwa_zango2024 Gazeta.pl" <baluwa_zango2024@gazeta.pl>
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 09:46:39 +0200
Subject: Good Day,I Sincerely Seek Your Assistance


Dear Friend,

How are you and every members of your family? I hope they are fine? if so
may Almighty God continue to guide you and protect you in your entire
endeavor.I am Mr Baluwa Zango, a Liberian by Nationality. I got your contact
during my search for a reliable, honest and a trust worthy person to entrust
this huge transfer project with, who can assist us in area of investment.

I am the eldest Son of Chief Osuji Zango who was killed six years ago in the
recent war at Liberia, by some political imgrates. Before he died he was the
owner of Okoniba and sons Diamond Company in Liberia.

After the death of my father, I and my mother quickly rush into my fathers
private warehouse and took away (One Trunk Box containing ($9.5Million Us
Dollars) It was a male diplomat that assisted us to escape to Lome Togo,
where we are presently in a refugee camp.Sequel to our discussion this
evening I and my mother has agreed that we send the consignments to you in
your country, since we can no longer live under the terror of Africa.

Friend, the One trunk box are now in a private security company near Lome
Togo international airport awaiting shipment. Dear friend, what we want you
to do for us is to send us your Full name and address also your private
phone number to enable me and my mother get all necessary documents needed
to get the consignments delivered to your door step through diplomatic means
.

I am willing to get into investments and establishment in your country or
any where you feel will be conducive with your assistance. Friend,if i may
ask what precisely do you think that will be profitable in your country?
friend, what will be your percentage in helping me to effect the transfer of
this fund to your country.Please my friend, do not under estimate my
request.

I look forward to your prompt response.
Warmest Regards,
Mr Baluwa Zango.

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