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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:
  • "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
  • "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: <pentagro@cotas.com.bo>
Reply-To: barristerodiateoghene@yahoo.fr
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:13:24 +0100
Subject: INVESTMENT WITH YOU



INVESTMENT WITH YOU

I am Barrister Odiate Oghene of divine chambers law firm here in Benin
Republic . I received information from the general manager of Bank of
Africa that there was OVER INVOICE of the total sum of $30.4m made from
a contract awarded and executed in year 2002 by a Citizen of your
Country. and up till now no body has come for the claim, please can you
help us for this as all the necessary documents will be changed to your
name for the claim and you will receive 30% share of this fund.

I will use my 70% share of the money for future investment or purchase
of property with your kind direction or supervision. I will give you
more details for more clarifications, hoping that we will work together
for mutual benefits in the near future, you will also bear in mind that
the power of attorney of this business will be handed over to you as
soon as you accept to go ahead with me.

Upon your fully acceptance to handle this transaction confidentially
with me you are advice to complete the information below for
proceedings.

1. Your Full Name & Identity..................
2. Valid office or House
Address..............................................
3. Occupation.....................................
4. Private Phone and Fax
Numbers..........................................


Regards.
Barrister Odiate Oghene Esq.

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