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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:
  • "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: jeffrey edmond <jef_carthy_mondy@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 13:39:22 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Hello My dear amarjit


Hello My dear amarjit,

How was your weekend?. I'm so sorry to hear that you have been burnt by fire before but i have to tell you here that you don't have to compare this project with what you have been seeing for the past. What i have in mind is for you to help me stand as my appointed foreign beneficiary to my late father's deposit in the bank. By God grace nothing bad will come out till the end in Jesus Name.
I will like you to send me your picture and your contacts information such as full name, phone and fax number together with your resident address to enable me write a letter of introduction to the concern bank introducing your person to them.
I have all documents relating to this money in the bank which i will send across to you as soon as you indicate your interest. I will also send my picture to you immidiately i receive your next reply.

Have a sound nice day.
Sincerely,
Carthrine.




I apologize for the late reply.
Last year I received an email about an inheritance in Cote d'Ivoire. Even though I paid almost £2500 ($5000) in fees to Barrister Eze, I have not yet received the money.
I don't want to get burnt again.
Can I really trust you?
VICTIM-FULLNAME
Harrow, London







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