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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a "dying widow" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Daniel" <danielerick@myway.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:05:22 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: THIS IS MY PRIVATE EMAIL ADDRESS


Dear Friend, I’m glad that you replied. Yesterday, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next one month due to cancer problem. Having known my condition. I thought it wise to act fast before my death. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom Of the Lord. Exodus 14 VS 14 says that the lord will fight my case and I shall hold my peace. I don't need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health, and because of the Presence of my relatives around me always. I do not want them to know about this Development. I shall give you the contact Of the Finance/Security Company abroad. I will also give you my Attorney's contact in London, who will help you effect the changes to your name as the original-beneficiary of this fund. I want you and the church to always pray for me because the lord is my shepherd my happiness is that I lived a life of a worthy Christian. Whoever that wants to serve the
Lord Must serve him in spirit and truth. Please always be Prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room in Sourcing for a church or Christian organization for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated before. Forget about contacting an Attorney, my attorney is enough. He will guide you more even if I die. Give me reply fast. Are you a believer/Born-again? I wait your reply to my mail. Thanks and God bless you.Yours faithfully,Mr. Daniel

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