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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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:
  • "await your urgent response" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Chris Wilson <chriswilson_007@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:03:28 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Thank you..


Hello VICTIMNAME,

Thank you for your response to my email.This is not one of those internet scams you here about,this here is real as i am a very honourable and busy man and as such has no time to indulge in such practices.I want you to know that this transaction is 100% risk free and you have nothing to worry about as i will provide all the relevant legal documents we shall be needing to back us up and secure the funds for us.

All i need is someone overseas who can recieve the funds in a foreign account and we both split it.I also want you to know that you don't have to spend any of your money as i will handle all the expenses.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity which can change both our lives for good and it shouldn't take more than a week or two as i have made all the arrangements with the clients and they are now ready and willing to pay the money,all they await now is for me to provide them with where to pay the money to.I will give you further updates and keep you informed on what you have to do upon hearing from you.I shall look forward to your anticipated co-operation as i await hearing from you.

N.B-Please The information below is needed to start the processing, upon your consent,fill it and send it back to me via this same email.

Name................................................
Address.................................................................................................................
City...................................................
Age...................................................
Occupation.........................................
phone#...............................................
State.................................................
Zipcode..............................................
Country..............................................



I will await your urgent response.Thank you and God bless you.

Best Regards,
Chris Wilson.


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