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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)
  • "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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: mralinanamustafar@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:26:28 +0100
Subject: My Dear Friend,


My Dear Friend,

I have USD10,100,000.00, I want to transfer to your country for investment
on properties or hotel as you may chose and I need your assistance to
receive this fund and also invest the money for me. I will give you details
as soon as you respond.

Lets get this done urgently and finalize this transaction with you as the
bonafide beneficiary before my arrival in your country for partnership
investment agreement. Note that you will have 30% as of the total sum as
when the funds get into your hands for investment, while 5% will be expenses
for both parties before sharing.

Best Regards,

Mr.Ali Nana Mustafar

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam