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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.
  
• 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.
  • +447031918184 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Jeffrey Rice" <jeffreyrice000@msn.com>
Reply-To: jeffreyrice50@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 22:35:36 +0000
Subject: AWAITING YOUR URGENT RESPONSE

42 st Andrew square
Edinburgh
EH2 2YE, United Kingdom
Tel:+447031918184
Fax:+447031918161
 
GOOD DAY!
 
Sorry i have to come to you openly like this,But really you know anything that as too do with money issue we just have to find solution to it.And how i got your email is through the internet have been doing alot of re-searching on  drugs and cosmetics,so i find out you good in what ever you most be doing and really have been thinking alot on what to do with money i have maybe i can get it invest in whatever you know it is  good at and maybe something can be coming out from their.
 
I have a profiling amount of $42 Million United States Dollars secured in an offshore private bank. I am
seeking your assistance insecuring these funds into a safe account for future investment purposes but
requiring maximum confidentiality. This is bourne out of the fact that I am still in  active service in the
Ministry here inScotland-UK.
 
I have your datas with me,i just want to be sure if you still make use of this information you stated on
the internet,so i can find time to call you,or better still call me on my privateline,as soon as you get
back to me.
 
* How I will introduce you/yourcompany to the holding bank and make you the beneficiary of the money.
 
* Who I am and why I have decided to sought for your assistance.
 
* What percentage of the money I am willing to give you for your assistance.
*And i will want you to know that 10% of the total fund will be map aside for any expenses we both
precure toward the success of this profitable transaction.
 
Please note that all necessary arrangement for the smooth release of these funds to you has been
finalized. We will discuss much in details when I do receive your response.
Please in your response include the following information.
{1}Your full name and address
{1} Your telephone number and fax number
{3} Your business name
 
Best Regards
Jeffrey Rice.

 

 

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