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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:
  • "dearest one," (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. Never ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
  • "the consignment" (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)
  • "trunk box" (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)
  • "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)
  • "can i completely trust you?" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Stella Quincy" <stellaquincy9@gmail.com>
Reply-To: stella_quincy2@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:51:25 +0000
Subject: Dearest One,


*Dearest One,*
**
*I deem it a respect and honour as well as priviledge to write you,on my
deep conviction about you,after my deligent search for an honest and
trustworthy someone who will assist me,I am Stella Quincy, 23years old and
the only daughter of my late parents Engr & Mrs.George Quincy. My father was
a highly reputable busnness magnet-(a cocoa merchant)who operated in the
capital of Ivory coast during his days.It is sad to say that he passed away
mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad year 18th.Nov
2006.Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been
masterminded by an uncle of his who travelled with him at that time.But God
knows the truth! My mother died when I was just 14 years old, and since then
my father took me so special. *
* *
*Before his death he told me that he has the sum of Eleven Million United
State Dollars.(USD$11,000 000) left in a security company in a mettalic
trunk box, but the security company didn't know the content because it was
registered as family valuables for security reasons. He also hand over the
documents to me.I am just 23years old and a university undergraduate and
really don't know what to do. Now I want you to assist me clear the
consignment from the custody of the security company. *
* *
*This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant
political crisis here in Ivory coast.The death of my father actually brought
sorrow to my life.I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this
regards. Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded. *
* *
*Now permit me to ask these few questions:-*

*1. Can you honestly help me ?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you?

Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.*
* *
*Thank you so much and God bless you and your family.*
* *
*Best Regards,
Miss Stella Quincy*

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