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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 friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million us 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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: John Omoh <omohson44@yahoo.it>
Reply-To: ampt54@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 12:05:34 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Bless You.


Bless You.


Dear Friend,


Trust is difinetely the most noble trait in the world, and i urge you to trust my sincereity and the word of simple and humble person of faith, who in the name of love for her equals is willing to acomplish the task of doing business with a trusted and transperent person. it is up you to decide weather this letter deserves your trust and confidentiality. I ascertained your contact just in my search for a foreign investor/partner who would probably assist me in my future business/investment programme.


l am John Omoh the first son of the two surviving sons of Edward Sado Omoh assassinated former Minister of Mines and Natural resources in Sierra-Leone. Presently, I and my younger brother are taking refuge here in Ghana. Invariably, my father was assassinated in a cold blood attack by the rebels, its really unfortunate. By Provident he brought to my awareness before his death,a depositions of $1.8million us dollars in a reputable Security/Finance institution in Europe for safe keeping. But was declared as precious family ARTEFACT. Until now, only my brother and me know the real contents.


Actually, we are seeking your assistance and help because my father has declared in the records and documents available in the storage company, that his foreign partner shall be the authorized person to file in official claims and withdrawals of this ARTEFACT in which no name of person was given by my father as his partner. To this effect, may I request to make you then the BENEFICIARY been "The Foreign Partner". For your assistance and help on this PROJECT, room is open for negotiation/conditions. No Risk, there are authentic Documents but CONFIDENTIAL. And l will brief you more if you indicate your interest to assist us in this project.and probably send me your telephone number for quick and relaible access to you.


Yours faithfully,

John Omoh.



- John Omoh

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