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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:
  • "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Philip Cole" <philipcolea@hotmail.co.uk>
Reply-To: philipcoleo@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:20:22 +0000
Subject: urgent

Dear Friend,

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 am philip cole Jorge of Lewis Law firm London-United Kingdom, 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 Thrity-Five Million 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.

Your swift response will be appreciated as this will enable me give you
further details.

I await your prompt response.

Yours truly,
philip cole

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