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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:
  • ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "senator edwarde" <senator.edwarde@gmail.com>
Reply-To: senatoredwardcontactpanel@yahoo.it
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 03:54:30 +0100
Subject: subsequent investment in properties 4/9/2008


Good day,



I am Senator Edward, I got your contacts through my personal research and
out of desperation decided to reach you through this medium. I have EURO
5,000,000.00 million for investment purpose/Assist us in purchase of
properties.I want you to receive this fund on my behalf and invest on a
profitable business venture on an agreed terms, if you are interested please
get in touch with me as soon as possible for more details, and do include
your private telephone number, Your Full Names, Address and Your
age/Employment status. I await your urgent response, all the best and God
bless you.

Best Regards,
Senator Edward

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