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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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "accredited attorney" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +2348038563688 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Trend Security" <trendsecurity1940@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 08:26:15 +0100
Subject: Re: CALL ME NOW ON 234 8038563688 LET DISCUSS

Thanks for your email.

Yes, I will send you the necessary documents that's relating to the transfer
of this contract payment for your own perusal. but you are expected to send
your information immediately as requested so as to enable our accredited
attorney who will process and secure this said documents in your favour' Put
An Application for the securement of this said in your favour. The
information your are to send to me as follows:

1, Your Full Name

2, Your Home and Company address

3, Your Telephone and Fax Number

4, Your Account Information "Where you want the fund to be transfer to"

5, Your International passport copy or drivers licence copy.

6, Your Age and Occupation.

This said information will enable our accredited attorney commence action
fast in securement of all the relevant documents that's relating to the
transfer of this payment into your account via telegraphic transfer. Once
again, You may call me for more clearification if needed. My Direct
Tel:+234-80-38563688.

Thanks.

I await to hear from you urgently.

Regards,

Helesic V

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