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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:
  • "million british pounds" (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)
  • "here in united kingdom" (this email uses bad English)
• This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Norton Hill." <auditorhill21@msn.com>
Reply-To: <nortongennarel@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:24:06 +0000
Subject: GREAT IMPORTANT.




GREAT IMPORTANT.From: Mr. Norton Hill, Financial Expert130 Tonbridge Road , Hildenborough, Tonbridge, BEN TN10 4DZ, United Kingdom. +4 4 7 0 2 4 0 6 9 2 5 1.
I am aware that this is certainly an unconventional approach to starting a relationship. I am Mr. Norton Hill, Financial Expert worked with prime Banks here in United Kingdom as Financial Consultant Auditor. I will be happy if we can do business together in good faith and this proposal will be of mutual benefit for us. I have a business proposal in the tune of £230,000.000.00-[Two Hundred & Thirty Million British Pounds Sterling} to be transferred to any safe account with your assistance. I have every possibility & advantages for the proceeds of this account to be paid to you and then both of us can share the money, 55% to me and 45% to you. Can I trust you on this? I had discussed this issue privately with the Top Bank Director and he agreed to help and have instructed me to look for a foreigner who will be trusted and capable to handle this transaction so that we can transfer this money out from UK . I guarantee that this will be executed under a concrete special arrangement that will protect you from any breach of law. I will not fail to bring to your notice that this transaction is hitch-free and you should not entertain any fears as the required arrangements have been made for the completion of this transfer. This money was secretly deposited and placed for an Investment before the late holder died and none of his families or relatives knows about this money, so it's discovered during an annual audition. If you can be trusted and capable to handle this business with me in full confidence & trust, please send me the following information for documentation purpose: (1). Full names: (2). Private phone numbers: (3). Current residential address: (4). Occupation: (5). Age and Sex: {6}.Your Full Banking Coordinates as follows. Bank Name: Bank Address:Account No:Account Holder's Name:More Information about yourself ETC. I look forward hearing from you. Kind Regards.Mr. Norton Hill. Tel No: + 4 4 7 0 2 4 0 6 9 2 5 1.

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