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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: "campbel lin" <campbellin2009@gmail.com>
Reply-To: campbelllin@live.com
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:46:30 -0700
Subject: HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON.


Mr.Campbell Lin, nationality Taiwan,
home address: 7f-2,No.23, Sec.1,
Hsing-Chou South Road. Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
based in Taiwan.


Good-Day,


I am currently seeking means of having my personal investment and
relocating of my family business in the following sectors:banking,real
estate,stock speculation and mining,transportation and tobacco.If you think
you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any of the
mentioned business sectors in your country;please write me forpossible
business co-operation.

Moreso,I am ready to co-operate to any business that is capable of
generating 10% annual return on investment(AROI).JV patrnership and loan
financing can also be considered. I am the son of late CAMPBELL LIN AND,
equivalent sums of EIGHTEEN MILLION UNITED STATE DOLLARS is prepared for
this PROJECT.

Thanks for your anticipated action. And we hope to hear back from you Please
reply to this email address: campbelllin@live.com

Looking forward for a possible business collaboration with you.



Regards,


Mr.Campbel Lin
Company details:
Vurnace Enterprises Co., ltd.
Address : 7f-2, No.23, Sec.1,
Hsing-Chou South Road.
Taipei, Taiwan,R.O.C

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