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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:
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• 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.
  • orkarbitiyong@indiatimes.com

Fraud email example:

From: "bitiyongorkar" <bitiyongorkar@terra.com.mx>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 02:57:49 -0600
Subject: MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION!!!


DR. ORKAR BITIYONG
129 Ikoyi Avenue
Victoria Island
Lagos. Nigeria.

Dear Sir,

I am the chairman of the Contract Awarding Committee,
Federal Ministry of Communication, in Nigeria.

I am in contact with you to assist as a beneficiary to the sum and
the transfer of (US$18.6m) EIGHTEEN MILLION, SIX
HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS, for investment purpose in your country.

And for this investment purpose in your country, you are
therefore, required to:-

(1) To be the beneficiary to the fund in question.

(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment.

(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.

If you have decided to render your assistance to us in this regard, then a mutual agrement will be reached on what you may want as your percentage offer in the total amount involved in this project. Moreso, details for a more understanding about your role will be furnished you accordingly. Ensure to send your private phone number to me for an easy communication.

Please reply as soon as posible to (orkarbitiyong@indiatimes.com).

Best Regards,

DR. ORKAR BITIYONG.
Chairman Contract Awarding Committee {CCAC}.

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