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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 state 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)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
  • "your humble assistance" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a orphan scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "tereesar margi" <teereesar@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:45:03 +0100
Subject: urgent


From:Tereesa Margi.
Address:#20 community lashibi
Estate Accra Ghana
Marital Status:Single
Age:20
Education:Secondary school.

Good day to you,

Good thing to write you. I have a proposal for you,however is not
mandatory nor will I in any manner compel you to honour against your
will.Your profile pushed me to send you this mail, I am Tereesa Margi.
,20 years old and the only daughter of my late parents Mr.and
Mrs.Margi.

My father was a highly reputable businness magnet-(coca merchant)who
operated in the capital of Ghana during his days.It is sad to say that
he passed away mysteriously in London during one of his business trips
abroad year 6th.April 2005.Though his sudden death was linked or
rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who
travelled with him at that time,but only God can justify his death. My
mother died when I was just 4years old,after the death of my mum I
become to close and so special to my father.

Before his death on April 6 2005 he called the secretary who
accompanied him to the hospital and told him that he has the sum of
Eight million,seven hundred thousand
United State Dollars.(USD$8.700,000:00) left in one of the finance
house here in Accra Ghana.

He further told me that he deposited the money in my name,I am just 20
years old,still a student so I really don't know what to do.This is
because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of the death of
my father.The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life.

Dear,I am in sincere desire of your humble assistance in this
regards.Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded.You will
assist me to come over to your country to continue my education and
also assist me to invest this money once this transfer is completed to
your name.

I will offer you a good percentage of the total amount for your
assistance.Please,kindly send your reply urgently to assist me.
My regards,
Miss Tereesa Margi.

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