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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:
  • "please indicate your interest" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Tommy Franks <tommyfranks_71@yahoo.com.au>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 02:23:46 +1000 (EST)
Subject: Your Request is Needed'


Contract Award Committee
Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources
Nigeria.1665 Oyin Jolayemi Street
Victoria Island, Lagos.
Dear Amarjit Singh,
I am a top member of the contract award committee, federal ministry of petroleum resources, Nigeria; I am in search of a reliable partner to assist us in the transfer of (USD 65m) and subsequent investment in properties in your country. You will be required to.
(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, please indicate your interest by sending me mail as soon as possible with your name and full details as well as your personal phone number for easy communication. All so be informing that 25% of the total sum of USD65m will be for you. Thanking you in anticipation for your favorable consideration over my proposal.
Yours faithfully,
Tommy Frank

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