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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
  • "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)
  • "waiting for your urgent response" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• 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.
  • t_villes@yahoo.com.au (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Tina Mike" <barr_tinamike@msn.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 11:30:44 +0000
Subject: Financial Management

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have a client who wants to invest in your country and with about US$6M. (
Six Million United States Dollars ) My client is a General in the army and
he needs protection for his family, if you happen to be an individual or
company owner that can handle such a huge sum of investment please get back
to me as soon as possible to discuss, for example the investment plan and
agreement procedure. However, the fund is been lodged in a Security Company
for Security reasons, so if you are willing and capable, you have every
right to contact me for further directives.

I am waiting for your urgent response. Be informed and notify that this is
not a scam or whatsoever you may think, it is a legitimate business.And if
you wish not to be a part of this legitimate business.I would advise you to
please step aside as this is similar to a business partnership with
companies.

I can be reached on my private mail account ( t_villes@yahoo.com.au )

Thank you.
Miss. Tina Mike

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Anti-fraud resources:

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