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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:
  • "account in your country or any safer place" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "trunk box" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "abidjan" (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: "george tumba" <tfamily@latinmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:53:47 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: From George Tumba


With respect from george tumba,

I am george tumba, my parents Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Tumba were assassinated here in IVORY COAST. Before my father's death he had 12 MILLION Untited States Dollars kept in a well concealed trunk box and deposited with a secutity company here in Abidjan. I want you to do me a favour to receive these funds to a safe account in your country or any safer place as the beneficiary. i have plans to continue our Education and do investment in your country, like real estate and industrial production.
This is my reason for writing to you. Please if you are willing to
assist me, indicate your interest by replying.
Thanks and best regard.
george tumba.

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