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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:
  • "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Mark Tover" <marktover@msn.com>
Reply-To: mark_tover01@walla.com
Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2005 11:46:04 +0000
Subject: GOOD DAY FROM MARK TOVER.

REPLY TO : mark_tover01@walla.com

Good day my Friend,

I humbly introduce myself to you; I am Mark Tover. an attorney looking for a
reliable partner for the transfer of $75Million belonging to taylor family
in Liberia your assistance is needed for the acquisition of properties in
your country.

Due to the high level of foreign exchange restrictions in most African
countries,these funds have been deposited in a Diplomatic Condominium with
the help of some professionals and myself. I am presently in the Uk but the
funds will be coming from Liberia,I am looking for a reliable partner who
will receive this funds for us and keep in safe keeping for my arrival.

On your response to assist me receive this money, signals will be sent to
the company in custody of the funds and the professionals involved.

Do not worry all necessary information to enable you receive the funds will
be intact. For a secured, smooth and professional conclusion, I cannot come
out openly at this time to lay claims hence I need your assistance.

I believe you will understand the reasons when we talk on phone.The urgency
of this project has made this mode of communication inevitable and I hope
you pardon me.With your effort and help, you shall be entitled to 20% of the
total balance(after deducting expenses).

I am looking forward to doing business with you and do solicit your
confidentiality in this transaction,Please mail your response to me through
my confidential email address; "mark_tover01@walla.com" for me to update you
on our plans as to how we intend to actualize this transaction.

GOD BLESS AND WARM REGARDS,

MARK TOVER.

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