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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:
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found 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: petereze <petereze22@blackglobalnetwork.net>
Reply-To: petereze22@eseenet.com
Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 11:37:00 -0500
Subject: From The Desk Of Dr Peter Eze

From The Desk Of Dr Peter Eze
Chairman Contract Award Committee
Federal Ministry Of Petroleum Resources
Web: www.nigerianoil-gas.com

AN OFFER FOR YOU
Att. Managing Director,
Sir/ma,
I am a Chairman of the Contract Award Committee, Federal Ministry of
Petroleum Resources, Nigeria www.nigerianoil-gas.com .
I am in search of an agent to assist us in the transfer of (USD50m)
and
subsequent investment in properties in your country. you will be
required to
(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, 20% of the
total sum of USD50m will be for you as compensation.
While thanking you in anticipation for your favorable consideration
over my proposal.
Yours faithfully,
Dr Peter Eze

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