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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)
  • "lagos" (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.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +2348033440274 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "lov 2" <lov500@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: idahnwa1@yahoo.co.in
Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 10:27:15 +0000
Subject: Urgent, From Dr. IDAH NWANETO

Dr. IDAH NWANETO
NNPC Towers Ikoyi
Lagos - Nigeria
Tel: +234 8033440274

Sir, I am the Chairman of the Contract Award Committee, Nigeria National
Petroleum Corporation, We need a trust-worthy partner to assist us in the
transfer of (US$8,5M) EIGHT MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES
DOLLARS.for further investment in your country. You will be required to: (1)
Assist us in the transfer of this sum to your bank account (2) Advise on
areas for potential future investment in your country (3) Assist us in
carrying a feasibility study before actual investment. If you decide to
render your service to us in this regard,you will be paid 15% of the total
funds for assistnce.Reply back this email if you are willing to work with
us.

HOWEVER, DUE TO STRICT CONFIDENTIAL REASONS, YOU ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO STATE
YOUR PERSONAL E-MAIL ADDRESS, FAX NUMBER, PHONE NUMBERS IN YOUR REPLY.

I AM EXPECTING YOUR REPLY AND YOUR INTEREST.
THANKS.
Respectfully,
Dr. Idah Nwaneto
Chairman Contract Award Committee {CCAC}

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam