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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:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
• 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.
  • mmabacha40@ciaoweb.it

Fraud email example:

From: "Mohammed Abacha" <mohammedabacha1010@terra.com.mx>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:38:02 -0600
Subject: please l need your help


Good Day,
I am Mohammed Abacha. I need your assistance in taking custody of some funds and thereafter invest it into viable business venture in your country in partnership with me.

Please view these websites and read their content carefully.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2282366.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/2492425.stm

http://nm.onlinenigeria.com/templates/?a=5338&z=12

http://nm.onlinenigeria.com/templates/?a=5863&z=12

http://nm.onlinenigeria.com/templates/?a=4497&z=12


The funds is presently deposited with a security company abroad. All that is needed is for you to arrange to take delivery of the funds from the Security Company.

Please if you are interested, contact me so that I can give you more details.

It will be more convenient if you respond through my private email address:mmabacha40@ciaoweb.it

I anticipate your prompt response.

My Regards,

Mohammed Abacha.

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