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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:
  • "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was sent to thousands of people)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Universal funds Agency" <george.universalfunds@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 08:59:40 +0200
Subject: Requirement


Dear Beneficiary,

We are delighted to send you the claims release document (B6) You are
advised to fill this out completely and return back to our office
immediately.

Thanks

Best regards


George Brown.

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Anti-fraud resources:

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