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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:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: umar idris <idumar_egede@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2006 20:54:34 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL


Dear VICTIMNAME,
I have been trying to get you on phone for the past one week but it is difficult to track you and it seems you are very buzy.
First let me introduce myself,I am Umar Idris from DR.Congo, son of Late Minister for Presidential Affairs in the regime of Late President Kabila.Who was killed some years back.
I got some of his fortune he left behind to the tune of $10 Million USD and about 200 KG of Gold Dust (22 Karat), I found my way to Ghana.Now I have moved the money and the Gold Dust to a security company where I want it to be kept for safety .
I want you to help cross this money and the gold dust out of Africa and invest the money into any lucrative business of your choice, and the gold dust sold to a gold dealer or merchant, while i join you up later. And I want you to know that I have mapped out 20% for you both for expenses and your commission.
Please be aware that the security company did not know the content of the boxes.
You can reach me on 233 242 331 390 for more details.
Waiting for your responds.
Regards,
Umar Idris





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