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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:
  • "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. )
  • "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)
  • ",500,000" (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)
  • "00,000.00" (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.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +34650855784 (Spain, prepaid mobile phone)
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • langumaabdul@yahoo.com

Fraud email example:

From: "Abdul Aro" <aroabdul@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 02:42:37 +0100
Subject: Urgent Assistance


From.Mr.Languma Aro Abdul

Dear Sir,

I got your contact from your Country's Trade Journal here in Spain,(Spainsh
Chamber of Commerce & Industry),and decided to relate to you about my
investment plans which I am convinced will be your interest as I solicit for
your assistance after going through your profile.

I am Mr.Languma Aro Abdul, the brother of late Haji Mohammad Abdul,who was
the head of Dar-fur Region , Sudan,my country.The crisis in Dar-fur,which
has claimed many lives alongside my brother was also killed with all our
family's properties destroyed,I managed to sneak out to Spain .

I am at present in Thailand ,and have been granted political asylum under
the protection of the United Nations high commission for refugees due to
continues crisis.

I am interested to invest my funds which I inherited from my family in your
country through your advise and assistance.The amount is Six Million,Five
Hundred Thousand United States Dollars,($6,500,000.00),it is currently
secured with a security company as family Treasure.I have considered to
offer you (15%) from the total amount for your assistance and reward.I have
mapped out (5%) to offset all expenses that will be incurred during the
transaction while (80%) will be used for any high money yield investment.

I will also relocate to your country after the money is successfully
transferred to your custody.After considering this transaction necessary,
pls. contact me with my Tel.+34 650 855 784, e-mail: langumaabdul@yahoo.com

Best regards,

Languma Aro Abdul

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