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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: "OMINI HOTEL CANADA" <hoteldeomini@yahoo.ca> (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2005 19:07:24 +0000
Subject: LIVE AND WORK IN CANADA

Dear Sir/Madam,

OMINI HOTEL CANADA

I am Rose from Canada, i am the manager of omini Hotel Canada.
Our reputable hotel is in need of men
and women who can work and live in hotel Canada.

If you are interested contact us with the email address below.
hoteldeomini@yahoo.ca
Thanks.
Rose

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam