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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:
  • "contact me immediately" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Ben" <ben3sc@she.com> (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:35:37 +0700
Subject: YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IS NEEDED

Dear Sir,
Compliment of the season to you,Firstly let me start by introducing myself.I am Mr. Ben Alamieyeseigha,First son of the Former Governor of Bayelsa State in Nigeria that is currently reminded in prison custody over 77-Count Charges leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission.

Kindly take your time to visit the following websites for your reference and
for better understanding of what I need from you.

*<http://www.dawodu.com
PROPOSAL: There is an un-traced amount totaling $19.8m that was deposited with a
Private SECURITY CORPORATION by my father, His Excellency before he
jumped bail in London to Nigeria and hereby need a trust worthy individual that will stand as the "BENEFICIARY" to take the delivery of the said funds and retain 7% of the total amount.

FINALLY,Please also do not reveal it to any one because this is my hope and futture solely depend on this money and if you are willing to work with me and assist me on this transaction,then do not hesitate to contact me immediately by sending me your TELEPHONE and FAX NUMBERS,and reply me through my e-mail address for us to carry on with the next step of the transaction.
Hoping to receive your positive response soonest.

Sincerely,
Mr. Ben Alamieyeseig

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