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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 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)
  • "contact me immediately" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "abidjan" (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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: prince collins <prince_collins255@yahoo.fr>
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 12:05:44 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: From: prince c. Milan.


From: prince c, Milan
Abidjan,Cote d'ivoire
West africa. Dear Friend,

I am prince c, Milan, the only son of late Mr and Mrs Milan, I wish to request for your assistance in a financial transaction. I got your contact from the international directory of importers which my father was a member as he advertises his cocoa products when he was a life. And I wish to invest in Manufacturing and real estate management in your country.I have two million United States Dollars.(US$ 2.000,000) to invest in your country, and I will require your assistance in


Receiving the funds in your personal/company account for investment, I will be gladly to give you 10% of the total sum for your assistance.please it is very important you contact me immediately for further explanation on how we will proceed through this email address or telephone +22507086401.Awaiting your immediate response in call

Thanks and God bless.
Best Regards
prince c, Milan,

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