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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
  • "diplomatic immunity"
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "trunk box" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "for your efforts, i am prepared to offer you " (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "trunk boxes" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "confidentiality of this transaction" (they don't want anyone to point out to you that this is a scam)
  • "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
  • "monrovia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
  • "liberia" (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: "mailconsult" <mailconsult@terra.com.mx>
Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:27:49 -0600
Subject: SINCERE ASSOCIATE REQUIRED


Dear Sir/Madam,

I know you will be surprised to receive this letter.

First I must Introduce myself, I am Mr.Tutu Joseph.Malinga, of the
Republic of Liberia (West African Republic) and the Chief Security Adviser to Charles Taylor, former President of the Republic of Liberia, who wasforced to resign on August 11,2003 by the United states Of America and other African States for the sake of peace after fourteen years of ravaging civil war in Liberia. Charles Taylor has been arrested.

I got your address through the International Information Exchange
For fourteen years today there has always been growing
opposition and rebellion against Charles Taylor.

Earlier last year the advancement of the rebels toward the capital
Monrovia has been unstoppable because of the support the rebels receive
from countries, which are against Taylor and his policies. Due to this
war, on the 23rd February 2003, was mandated by the president to
proceed to South Africa, to purchase ammunition from the Arms Manufacturing Company In South Africa (ARMSCO) to fight the rebels. This mandate and instruction was backed up with US$42. Million (Forty Two Million United States Dollars) in cash, and was delivered by diplomatic immunity into South Africa. I have already purchased the first batch of ammunition at the sum of US$20 Million (Twenty Million United States Dollars), which was delivered in June 2003, and was negotiating for the purchase of the
second batch when the president was forced to go on exile and later arrested this year.

I see this as a golden opportunity to divert this money, I have already
deposited this balance of US$22 Million (Twenty two Million United States Dollars) with a security Company,in Europe,which i will disclose to you as soon as i am sure of your partnership and trust.I did not disclose to them the content in the trunk boxes. I only told them that it contains precious stones , jewellry and bonds,I am presently residing in the U.K.

In view of this, i solicit for the assistance of a reliable and trustworthy foreigner who can assist me to recieve this fund in overseas for investment.
For your efforts, I am prepared to offer you 25% of the total . I have also set aside 5% of the total money for expenses that might be incurred during the process of reciept and investment, and 70% will be for my investment in a profitable venture in your country or anywhere else you may advice.From the above, you will understand that my entire life and future depends on this amount, as such I shall be very grateful if you can assist me.

Please note that this transaction is risk-free,as I have all the documents from The security Company,the major thing I demand from you is absolute assurance that the money will be safe when transferred into your account.
If you can be of assistance, kindly contact me Also send me your private fax and phone numbers for easier communication and confidentiality of this transaction.

Yours Sincerely.

Mr.Tutu J. Malinga.

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