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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "insurance fee " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. Never ever send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: phillip mores <p_mores5@msn.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:07:54 +0000
Subject: CONTACT FEDEX IMMEDIATELY




Dear Friend,

I have been waiting for you to come down here to pick up your Bank Draft worth $ 1.9 Million since, but I did not hear from you, then I went and deposited the Draft with a ECO BANK, under the care of FedEx because I am traveling to London for a business investment return next month ending.
You are to contact FedEx Nigeria immediately to know when they will deliver your package.


The delivery charges and insurance fee has been paid. The only money you have to send to them is there security keeping fee of $120 to receive your package. Do not be deceived by any body, below is their contact information Customer Service Manager, Mr. Williams Eze Address EMAIL: fedex@fedexservice.tk

Contact them as soon as possible to avoid increasing the security keeping fee. Finally, you
have to re-confirm this information, namely; your complete names,phone Number and residence address to them again to avoid any mistake in the delivery.

Let me know as soon as you receive your Bank Draft.

Regards.

Mr. Philip Mores

Anti-fraud resources:

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