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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:
  • "account in your country or any safer place" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "trunk box" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "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: "abuchi2" <abuchi2@terra.com.co>
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 12:10:04 -0200
Subject: With respect from Ijere DoRego,


With respect from Ijere DoRego,

I am Ijere DoRego and my only sister Janet DoRego, Our parents Mr. and
Mrs. George DoRego were assassinated here in IVORY COAST. Before my
father's death he had SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND Untited States
Dollars kept in a well concealed trunk box and deposited with a secutity
company here in Abidjan. I want you to do me a favour to receive these
funds to a safe account in your country or any safer place as the
beneficiary. We have plans to continue our Education and do investment in
your country, like real estate and industrial production.
This is my reason for writing to you. Please if you are willing to
assist me and my only sister, indicate your interest by replying.
Thanks and best regard.
Ijere DoRego.

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