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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:
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • "contract review panel" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • jay_wayas_dr@yahoo.com

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Jay" <jay20042005@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: jay_wayas_dr@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 06 Jan 2006 02:44:22 -0700
Subject: FROM DR JAY''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

Dear Friend,

I am Dr.jay wayas, a member of the Contract Review Panel,
Federal Ministry Of Environment (FME), Nigeria. I am contacting you to be
our
reliable partner/agent to assist us to receive and investment of Twenty
Seven million
Three
hundred Thousand United States Dollars only into your designated bank
account in
subsequent investments in education, properties, agriculture, construction,
software
design and
supply, or any business of your choice, to initiate a proper and structured
relationship in your country. You will be required to;
(1). Assist in the transfer/receive of the above amount in your designated
bank
account (virgin or existing account).
(2). Advised on lucrative areas for investment with a large yearly turn-over
profit .
(3). Assist us in the purchase of properties .
(4). The fund is intended to be invested through you/your agency in the
purchase of
facilities and assets in your country.
(5). This transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 25% off
the
investment capital.
(6). The transaction desire absolute confidentiality and professionalism in
the
handling of this matter.
Please let me know what your response will be to an offer to receive
investment funds
in cash and if the above investment proposals interest you and you sincerely
wish to
advice and assist, I urgently want you to send me the information as stated
below so
that we can commence the mutual beneficial transaction without delay and
onward
transfer of the funds into
your designated bank account;
(1). Your Full Names and Address
(2). Your Telephone and Fax Numbers and if available your cell phone Number.
You shall be given 25% of the total sum of US$27.3M for the services
rendered as soon
as the funds are confirmed in your bank account within or less than 14 days
of the
final commencement/take-off of the transaction/project. Moreover, our
investment
shall also be under your sole supervision since you know what to invest in
making
profits in your country. Please indicate your response on this email
address;jay_wayas_dr@yahoo.com
Your swift copy of your email should be forwarded to:
Yours faithfully,
Dr.Jay Wayas

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