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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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Fraud email example:

From: "CAMELOT PROMOS" <claimsadmin@camelotprizepromos.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2005 00:26:59 +0000
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS FROM CAMELOT PROMOS




Dear sandra,

We are hapy to inform you that you are one of the lucky winners of the
Camelot's Promo email balloting lottery.
Congratulations from our entire staffs and best regards to your lucky
family.

Thank You,
EDWARD PINTO

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam