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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "might come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "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)
  • "i have a new email address!" (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
  • "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • udoma.drpatrick@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Dr Patrick Udoma <udoma.drpatrick@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: drpatrickudoma@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:58:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: THANKS FOR YOUR URGENT RESPONCE


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: udoma.drpatrick@yahoo.com



- Dr Patrick Udoma,Chief Financial Analyst,Kenya Petroluem Technology deveplopment Fund (KPTDF).Suit 745, 7th Floor, Parliamemt Biulding.Central Business District,Nairobi, Kenya.Attn; Sir,Obviously.this mail might come to you as a surprise. I would sincerely appologise. I am Dr Patrick Udoma, 56yrs,a father of 5, My official porfolio and contacts are as indicated.I intend to relocate all my Investments and my family to your country due to the escalating political unrest here in Nairobi, and other parts of Kenya.The situation here is extremly critical.I would like you to help me with the buying of available estate in your area as it is obvious that i have to buy a detached home in your country for my family and therefore plan other investments there which I have at present $4.7 Million Dollars for.Why I and my family choose to relocate to your country is because your country is very peaceful and with adequate security arrangements. If you are willing to assist me and my family, please, kindly indicate and intimate me with the following informations to me immediately.{A} Your Full Name.{B} Your Complete Contact Address{C} Your Cell/Home Phone numbers For Easy Communication. More information will be communicated to you upon the receipt of your esteemed reply. I anticipate your prompt reply via E-mail. Thanks and remain blessed. My Best Regards Dr Patrick Udoma,Chief Financial Analyst,

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