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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:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "hundred thousand 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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "MISS, ANNA AMIN" <ms_anna2@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:31:22 +0800
Subject: PLEASE URGENT REPLY.


Dear Sir/Madam,
I decided to contact you because of the urgency of my situation here. First,
let me introduce myself. I am Miss Anna Amin from Egypt. Daughter of late
Mr. Abdel Rahman Amin. My father Mr. Abdel Rahman Amin died along with My
mother Mrs Alia Abdou.in Egypt Air Flight 990, air crash.For more
information about this crash and person's you can
contact this website):http://www.s-t.com/daily/11-99/11-02-99/a01ho011.htm
I am constrained to contact you because of the maltreatment I am receiving
from my step mother. She planned to take away all my late father's treasury
and properties from me since the unexpected death of my beloved Father and
mother.
Presently,I am in the refugee camp where I am presently seeking asylum under
the United Nations High Commission for the Refugee here in EUROPE I wish to
contact you personally for a long term business relationship and investment
assistance in your Country.
My father of blessed memory deposited the sum of US$16,300, 000.00 (sixteen
Million Three Hundred Thousand United States dollars Only), in a Bank where
he made me the next of kin. However, I shall forward you with the necessary
documents on confirmation of your acceptance to assist me for the transfer
and investment of the fund.
It is my intention to compensate you with 15% of the total money for your
services and the balance shall be my investment capital.This is the reason
why I decided to contact you. Please all communications should be through
this email address only for confidential purposes.
As soon as I receive your positive response showing your interest, I will
put things in action immediately. In the light of the above, I shall
appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to
handle this transaction sincerely.
Awaiting your urgent and positive response.

Yours Sincerely,
Miss Anna Amin.

Anti-fraud resources:

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