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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:
  • "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <arcus0andrade@live.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:10:10 +0000
Subject: READ CARE FULLY






My name is Mr. Marcus Andrade, General Manager, Corporate Banking Group, Al rajhi bank, I have a proposal which will be of benefit for us. One of our clients that died three years ago, left behind a capital amount in our bank, but till date nobody has come forward or put application for the claim of the depository.

During my private search for the relative recently, your name and e-mail contact was among the findings that matches the same surname as the deceased name which is (withheld for security reason) who died interstate with no Will or next of kin to inherit his estate.

To maintain the level of security required, I have intentionally left out the final details, and I want you to come forward, since I can provide you with the details needed for you to claim the deposit,
And I want you to know, that no financial obligation of any sort is required from you, but only your sincerity and utmost trust.
Also, before we proceed in this deal, I will like us to meet, and discuss about the gratification that will be due for each person after the successful conclusion of this transaction.

To affirm your willingness and cooperation, please contact barrister Sunita Sothi on her private email on sunita_sothi0@live.com for further information and directives,
I await your urgent response!
Best Regards.
Mr. Marcus Andrade

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