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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:
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: one world <one67@msn.com>
Reply-To: <scutcohideone@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:52:31 +0000
Subject: INVESTMENT PROPOSAL




Dear Sir, Compliments and please accept my highest regards andesteem. I feel safe sending you this business proposalhaving gone through your contact and remarkableprofile on the internet, even though this medium(Internet) has been greatly abused, I choose to reachyou through it because it still remain the fastest andsurest way of reaching you. This project requires anurgent and reliable foreigner for proper handling andsmooth execution hence your choice. We are legalpractitioners,an Investment Association and FundManagers based in Vietnam. One of our investors whohappen to be an ex-Governor demonstrated interest toinvest in your company some million of dollars for theexpansion of your investment projects. Due to the factthat the internet lack credibility to discuss suchissue, I will like us to have a formal meeting so thatwe can discuss fully on this project. Kindly get backto us with more details about your company to thisemail address. scutcohideone@yahoo.co.ukYours Truly, Barrister John Abaga. Investment Cordinator & Business valuation.
Telephone; + 841226942420

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