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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:
  • "accredited attorney" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "attorneys " (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Robert Brown" <mrrobertbrown26@msn.com>
Reply-To: <mrrobertbrown444@live.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:13:17 +0000
Subject: GET BACK TO ME/ TO RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT





Dear,

This is Robert Brown. As the new chairman Board of trustees All African Metro-Politan Bank. I have come across your payment file which is still unpaid.

After some verification I found out there were irregularities which occured in your payment processing procedure relating to some activities of some criminal minded bank officials and accredited attorneys which their action has gotten you to this point. This measure was taken after the pressure mounted by your government on illicit treament on their citizens by African banks on inheritance/ contract payments.

We are very sorry for this evil minded activties that made it difficult for you to receive your payment ever since your payment has been approved for release and payment.

You should please stop every communication with this officials as we have decided to make sure that you receive your payment without with anymore exploitation and hinderance from this office.

You should reconfirm your full name, Your address and your phone number.
You should follow only follow my instructions to receive your payment.

Mr. Robert Brown
(Chairman BOT AMPB)

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