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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:
  • "dear friend" (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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: atiko_tijani@mail.ru
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:16:15 +0530 (IST)
Subject: TREAT AS URGENT


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: atikotijani1@yahoo.in



- Dear Friend.(assalam aleikum)let me start by introducing myself. i am Dr.Atiko Tijani,an accounts officer with (ADB) bank in burkina-faso,west africa.i am writing you this letter based on the latest development at my bank which i will like to bring to your personal notification.(us$30.million dollars transfer claim )this is a legitimate transaction and you will get 40% of the total fund after its transfered into your account for you assistance.if you are intrested,please write back for more explanation allah hafiz,Dr.Atiko Tijani.

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