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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:
  • "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
  • "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
  • "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned 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.
  • +2348067802512 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:05:37 +0000
Subject: BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION{YOUR SCAMM COMPENSATION}



BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONMetro Plaza, Plot 991/992Zakari Maimalari StreetCadastral Zone AO,Central Business District, Abuja.TEL: +234 8067802512
Attention,
The BRITISH High Commission in Nigeria,Benin Republic,Ghana and Bokinafasoreceived a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens andMalaysia,Etc. The countries of Nigeria, Benin Republic, Bokinafaso And Ghanahave recompensed you following the meeting held with the Four countries'Government and various countries' high commission for the fraudulentactivities carried out by the Four countries' Citizens. Your name was among those scammed as listed by the Nigeria FinancialIntelligent Unit (NFIU). A compensation has been issued out in ATM CARDS to allthe affected victims and has been already been in distribution to all thebearers. Your ATM CARD was among those that was reported undelivered as at onFriday and we wish to advise you to see to the instructions of the Committee tomake sure you receive your draft immediately.NFIU further told us that the use of Nigeria and BeninCouriers was abolisheddue to interception activities noticed in the above mentioned courier servicesin Benin,Nigeria and Ghana and thereby have made a concrete arrangement with theDHL Courier Company for a safe delivery to your door-step once the beneficiarymeets up the demand of the conveyance. We advise that you do the needful to make sure the NFIU dispatches your ATMCARD on Monday. Reply this e-mail to {brit.highcomm2008@live.com} .You areassured of the safety of your ATM CARD and availability. Be advised that youshould stop further contacts with all the fake law yers and security companieswho in collaboration scammed you. Call me at: +234-8067802512 immediately tocheck if the delivery date suits you. Yours in Service, Mr. Richard GozneyCONSULAR

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