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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:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
  • "abidjan" (a location commonly mentioned 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: "Marina Ebbeler" <marina2219851@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 06:36:56 -0700
Subject: BETTY IROHA

FROM BETTY IROHA
Asylum Camp
Abidjan Côte d'Ivoire

Dear Sir/Mama,

I NEED YOUR AIDE

I am the only surviving daughter of a Sieraleonian High Chief LIVINUS IROHA.
My name is Mis.BETTY IROHA 21years old. My father lost his life in the
course of the crisis in Siera -Leone. His Lawyer has recently opened up to
me as to the provisions of my father's will for me.
My father willed his Estate to me and a sum in cash, of US$10.700,000.00
(TEN MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ONLY)which he deposited in a
sealed box in a security company in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.I contact you
therefore to assist me to receive and confirm if you can absorb me in
partnership in your company or possibly advise me on any investment
opportunity in your country. When I reach agreement with you,I will inform
you to contact the security company and i will authorise the security
company to release my fund to You for Safe-keeping pending when am free to
join to commence business or to continue my education.I expect your response
including your telephone and fax
numbers.

Thanks for expected co-operation.
Best Regards.
Mis Betty Iroha

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