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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 state 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)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Jen Taylor" <jentaylor19@me.by>
Reply-To: jentaylor1@sify.com
Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 13:17:23 -0800
Subject: Urgent Help


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Attn:Dear,

I am Miss, Jen Charles Taylor 25yrs, the daughter of the former President. I
have in my possession the sum of $9m (Nine Million United State Dollars),
and my priority is where to invest this fund outside my country. I urgently
need your assistance in providing a reliable and genuine trade or company
where i can invest the fund and immediately join you in your country for
settlement. Please i will kindly welcome your advice too.

Send your confidential phone number so that i can reach you when necessary,
I need your support and seriousness. I am presently on exile now with my
brother Chokri Taylor.

Your urgent response is expected.

Miss. Jen Charles Taylor.

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam