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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:
  • "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)
  • "contract award committee" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
• 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.
  • +447024055117 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• 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.
  • mrs_mary_doe@yahoo.com
  • mr_henry_christoer@yahoo.com.au

Fraud email example:

From: "Anthony Christopher" <barr.anthonychristopher@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mr_henry_christopher@yahoo.com.au
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 11:19:50 +0100
Subject: REAL ESTATE BUYING/LEASING AND INVESTMENT PROPOSAL


*H.CHRISTOPHER & CO INVESTMENT FIRM
Manchester City
England
Tel+447024055117
+447024077353*
Attn;

REAL ESTATE BUYING/LEASING AND INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

I am the Chairman of the Contract Award Committee, H.CHRISTOPHER & CO
INVSESTMENT FIRM, We need a trust-worthy partner to assist us in the
transfer of (US$17.7M) SEVENTEEN MILLION, SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED
STATES DOLLARS. for further investment in your country. This will be used
for Real Estate Acquisitions and Agricultural Products

You will be required to:
(1) Assist us in the transfer of this sum to your bank account
(2) Advise on areas for potential future investment in your country
(3) Assist us in carrying a feasibility study before actual investment.
(4) Assist us in Getting a nice House or Estate for outright purchase

If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, you will be paid
20% of the total funds for assistance. Reply backs this email, if you are
prepared to work with us. For Further details of the Investment Procedures
and PAPER works pertaining to the transaction, I will like to Call/contact
me Mary Doe
mary.doe1@live.com or mrs_mary_doe@yahoo.com or My Boss - Henry
Christopher;
Email Address:
*H.CHRISTOPHER & CO INVSESTMENT FIRM
Manchester City
England
mr_henry_christoer@yahoo.com.au
Tel+447024055117
+447024077353*

Respectfully,
Mary Doe
mary.doe1@live.com or mrs_mary_doe@yahoo.com

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• What can you do when you receive 419 spam