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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:

• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447031845481 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
  • +448701340983 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • michealsmith101@myway.com
  • michealsmith101@myway.com

Fraud email example:

From: "lazon fernandez" <lazon101@msn.com>
Reply-To: lazon101@excite.com
Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 02:43:59 +0000
Subject: REGARDS

From: MR.MICHEAL SMITH

Project Handler United Kingdom

Tel:+44 703 184 5481

Fax:+44 870 134 0983

Email:michealsmith101@myway.com

ATTN:

Your contact was gotten after searching for whom we can jointly invest Trust
in and also solicit an Honorable partnership with to assist us invest and
manage funds in long term profitable business

ventures.

I represent a client who has interest to do business relative and invest in
your country in any area related to Real Estate, Properties, Shares, Bonds,
Agriculture, Construction, Supply, or any business of your choice in order
to initiate a proper and structured relationship:

Please let me know what your response will be to an offer to receive
investment funds in cash or cash/bank account. You will be required to;

(1) The said fund amounts to Eighteen Million, Five hundred Thousand

United States Dollars only and you will assist in the transfer/receive of
the above amount in cash or your designated viable bank.

(2) Invest and manage the funds.

(3). Advise on lucrative areas for investment with good turn-over profit

(4). Assist us in the purchase of properties,shares,bonds or and we intend
to invest through you or your agency in the purchase of assets in your
country.

(5). The transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 10% of
the investment capital and extra additional percentage in every subsequent
venture under your supervision and the transaction desires absolute
confidentiality and professionalism in the handling of this matter,and we
will require your assistance in the transfer of the Funds.

Your swift response will be appreciated with your Telephone and Cell phone
numbers to enhance communication. Your swift copy of your email should be
forwarded to my private email:michealsmith101@myway.com

Sincerely yours.

MR.MICHEAL SMITH


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