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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:
  • "into your nominated bank account" (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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Frank Evis" <mrfrank_aviation@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:26:32 +0200
Subject: URGENT

Dear VICTIMNAME,

I have very furturate to secure the services of top banker who have promised
to assist us finalize the documentation and transfer into your nominated
bank account. According to the director your details are needed for the
documentation of the transfer into your bank account.

Your details needed are:

Full names.....................
Date of Birth....................
Pofession/Occupation.................
Nationality................................
Full resident & postal address...............
Phone no..............................................

Your bank account information's needed for the transfer are below:
Bank name........................
Bank Address....................
Bank account no.................
Bank Branch..........................
Account Beneficiary...................
Bank swift....................................
City & Country................................


Best Regards
Mr.Frank Evis

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