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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

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.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs.Sara Freder" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sarafreder14@ymail.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:46:35 -0700
Subject: Contact Mr.Kazin.

Attention Sir/Madam,

We are an independent financial consultant and management firm, known as Capital Investment & Financial Solution.We are located in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia. We deal with both local and International financial affairs concerning unclaimed fund,assets,stocks, bonds, dormant savings account, security deposits, inheritance and investments.

We have been appointed by the (IMF) International Monetary Fund and United National Authority in Malaysia to act on your behalf regarding a notification received from a Safe Deposit Security Company which specializes in holding funds for Banks, Companies, Private and public personals, Sweepstake Companies and other Financial Institutions.

According to our current records, we were informed by the (IMF) International Monetary Fund and United National Authority in Malaysia that the Safe Deposit Security Company is currently holding, for you, funds valued at Two Million, Eight Hundred Thousand United States Dollars ($2,800,000.00). We have carried out all the necessary security protocols and verifications and has confirm that you are the true beneficiary of this fund and are eligible to receive the funds.This fund according to information was as a result of an unfinished business transaction in the past and or unclaimed sweepstake winning

Due to International Financial Law barriers,you are not allowed to deal directly with the Safe Deposit Security Company with out you without an assistance of a qualified Government accredited Financial Consultant to assist you with the claim of this funds.Which is the main reason why we have been appointed to assist you with the claim of your funds.

For your information, our service charges for consulting will be paid by the Government Authorities, as we are a Government contracted financial consultant agent.

Please contact the below mentioned immediately for directions and instructions on what you are required to do.We assure you of all the necessary assistance you require to claim this funds provided you adhere by instructions.You have 10days from the date on this mail to finalize every thing about this claim.

Contact Name: Mr.Kazin Rachman.
Position: International Financial Consultant
Email address: kazinrachman@rocketmail.com
Direct Contact Phone:+60172534104

Please endeavor to provide him with the following information below for a final crosschecking:Is very important.

Your Full Contact Name:
Your Full Contact Address:
Your Occupation:
Direct Contact Telephone/Fax Number:



Regards

Mrs.Sara Freder
Director International Financial Affairs
Capital Investment & Financial Solution

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