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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
  • "diplomatic immunity"
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist 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: "canger@ommail.com" <sgtsmith_canger_01@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 15:57:12 -1200
Subject: Urgent Assistance needed.

Good day Sir ,

My name is Smith Canger, I am an American soldier.

I am serving in the military of the 1st Armored Division in
Iraq, As you know we are being attacked by insurgents
everyday and car bombs.We managed to move funds belonging to
Saddam Hussien's family. The total amount is US$12.5 Million
dollars in cash, mostly 100 dollar bills.

We want to move this money to you, so that you may invest
it for us and keep our share for banking.We will take 50%,
my partner and I. You take the other 50%. no strings
attached, just help us move it out of Iraq,Considered Iraq
is a warzone.

We plan on using diplomatic courier and shipping the money
out in one large silver box, using diplomatic immunity.

If you are interested I will send you the full details, my
job is to find a good partner that we can trust and that
will assist us. Can I trust you?

When you receive this letter,kindly send me an e-mail
signifying your interest including your most confidential
telephone/fax numbers for quick communication also your
contact details.

This business is risk free. The box can be shipped out in
48hrs.

Respectfully,
Sgt. Smith Canger.

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