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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:
  • "mariam abacha" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
  • "sani abacha" (the name of a person or institution often appearing 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: "Mrs. Hajia" <mariamhajia23@gazeta.pl>
Reply-To: mrshajia@live.com
Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:44:53 -0700
Subject: PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL


Hello Dear,


I am Hajia Mariam Abacha, widow of the Late Gen. Sani Abacha former Nigerian
Military Head of State who died on June 8 1998 as a result of cardiac
arrest.


I got your contact through my private search, after the death of my husband,
I therefore decided to contact you in confidence to beseech your support to
secure my deposit, sum of (38Million) from finance Firm, and invest it in
your country under your control.


You stand to own 25% share of the total fund or any investment we shall
venture the aforesaid fund, also we can invest into properties, or any other
business you may advice, thanks for your understanding as I wait your swift
response.


Kindly furnish me the following details:


1) Personal Telephone number.....
2) Legal name.....
3) Occupation.....
4) Living Address.....
5) Age.....


Regards
Mrs. Hajia Mariam

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