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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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:
  • "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
  • "cheques " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs regina Krall <regina_krall1@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2008 03:52:37 -0800 (PST)
Subject: BUISNESS PROPOSITION


Hi Friend,

I noticed you on your cheque cashing business and checked out your operation, I liked what I saw and wanted to make you an offer on a partnership.

You seem to handle it well and I have confidence that you would be a good reliable partner.

I have been printing documents for illegals and I have the ability to print cheques with all the appropriate bank info. They are perfect and indistinguishable from the real thing.

I would both produce and distribute the cheques for you. No expense for you getting them printed and no paper trail back to you

All I would require from you is a list of “Representatives" names and addresses.

The payments would come back to you and we would then split the "profits" 50-50.


If you are interested, please get back to me right away and we can make some money together.
i anticipate your total compliance to this message immediately.

Yours sincerely
Regina Krall.

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