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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:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
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Fraud email example:

From: Donald duke <don_duke@uk2.net>
Reply-To: d_mgt@myway.com
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 15:24:22 +0400
Subject: Attention Pls!!


Dear Sir/Madame,

With due respect I like to disclose a mutual transaction to you. I am Donald Duke, The Manager, International Diplomatic Cargo Services.

We have consignment valued US$21,000,000.00 (Twenty-One Million United State Dollars) in our custody, deposited by a customer from Congo Democratic Republic (Zaire).

Our computer data system currently shows that the beneficiary of the deposited consignment died in an Air Crash early June 2003.Until date we have not received any notification from his relatives for claiming of the deposited consignment. Also the relatives have till the end of this accounting year to lay claims or the consignment becomes the property of the company.

Now I want your assistance to move out this consignment in your name to your country or any other country you deem fit for investment.

As the manager of the company I would take all measures to ensure the consignment is successfully moved to your desired destination with your maximum cooperation.
If this proposal appeals to you, kindly give me your urgent response.

As soon as I receive your positive intention to assist me, then I will furnish you with details on the procedures for success of this our trustee transaction. I would appreciate you keep it utmost secret because of my position.
Best Regards,
Donald Duke.

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