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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)
  • "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)
• 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.
  • jonesdavidp2008@yahoo.com.cn

Fraud email example:

From: "davidjones2008 Gazeta.pl" <davidjones2008@gazeta.pl>
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 01:23:02 +0800
Subject: HELLO


Am dropping you this quick note because I did not hear back from you
concerning the information I sent you the other day introducing my
intent.

I am DAVID JONES, I have Eight Million United States Dollars (8 Million
Dollars)
for investment purpose, I want you to receive this fund as a next of kin to
my late father on my behalf for investment. 30% WILL BE YOUR SHARE AT THE
CONCLUSION OF THIS TRANSACTION

I will give you the details when I hear from you and any compensation will
be discussed

Thanks,
Mr David Jones

ALTERNATIVE EMAIL REPLY HERE: jonesdavidp2008@yahoo.com.cn

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam