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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:
  • "necessary legal documents" (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. )
  • "huge deposit" (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 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)
  • "waiting for your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a next of kin scam.
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "David Livingstone" <davidlivingstone2001@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:24:27 +0200
Subject: URGENT MAIL PLS.


From.Barrister David Livingstone
23 express way,kumasi Ghana.
REPLY TO EMAIL;davidlivingstone2009@live.com<EMAIL%3Bdavidlivingstone2009@live.com>


Dear Sir

I am Barrister David Livingstone lam a solicitor at law and the personal
attorney to (ENGR.John G.)a national of your country ,who used to work as
chief enginer
with Shell-development Company in Ghana Here in after shall be referred to
as his client.On the 21st of April 2005, my client,and the wife and three
of their children were involved in a car accident along apapa express road,
Accra Ghana.

All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. Since then my
son have made several enquiry to his embassy to locate any of his clients
extended relatives this has also proved unsuccessful. After these several
unsuccessful attempts, to locate any member of her family hence I contacted
you.I am contacting you to assist in repatriating the
money and property left behind by my client before they get confiscated or
declared unserviceable by the bank where this huge deposit were lodged.


Particularly, the finance company where the deceased had an account valued
at about US$17.5 million dollars has issued me a notice to provide the next
of kin or have the account confiscated within the next ten official working
days.Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the
relatives for over 3years now I seek your consent to present you as the next
of kin of the deceased, so that the proceeds of this account valued at
US$17.5 million dollars can be paid to you and then you and me can share the
money. 60% to me and 30% and 10% will be set aside for any expenses that may
be incured. I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up
any claim we may make. All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us
see this deal through.I guarantee that this will be executed under a
legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.
Please get in touch with me by my email and send to me your full name and
address,telephone and fax numbers,age,occupation to enable us discuss
further about this transaction.


furthermore,no risk is involved in the business,you are 100% risk free.
It will last for 10 working days.Please send to me below information;
1) YOUR FULL NAME/ADDRESS
2)YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER/FAX
3)I/D or INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT COPY.


Waiting for your urgent response.

God bless you.
Best regards,

BarristerDavid Livingstone
EMAIL;davidlivingstone2009@live.com <EMAIL%3Bdavidlivingstone2009@live.com>

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