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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:
  • "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
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Fraud email example:

From: Mr John Odogu <mr.odogu@yahoo.com.vn>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:30:05 +0700 (ICT)
Subject: EXPECTING YOUR URGENT RESPONSE.


Dear Amarjit Singh,

How are you doing today, your family and business, hope no problem?

This is to remind you of the email I sent to you yesterday concerning the proposed transaction of the money in a Security Companies Volt in Europe.

Please it’s very pertinent that you get back to me urgently, to enable us proceed with the transaction. It is also important that forward the requested information in my last mail, so that I can commence on the documentation aspect of the transaction without delay.

Note: Every expenses to facilitate and procure the necessary legal documents covering the said consignment and to empower you as the new claimant will be taking care of by me and all you are required to do is to meet with the diplomat for the delivery of the consignment.

Expecting your urgent response soonest.

Thank You.

Truly Yours,
John Odogu.






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