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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:
  • "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +27732349516 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: john maha <johnmaha07@yahoo.ca>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:13:05 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Thanks and expecting your urgent reply.


Dear VICTIMNAME,

Thanks for your mail and your words are well understood.

I will like us first to build up trust to each other before we proceed.

I will like you to furnish me with your private telephone and fax numbers for easy communications.

In veiw of what you said it is true that fraudster are alround .That is why you and me have to be very carefull in Transacting business.

I will like to know about your profile and your business ideas and family in your next response.

You can also call me on my mobile +27732349516.

I promise you that we shall be truthful and honest to each other.

Expecting your urgent response.

John Maha.


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