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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:
  • "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Yusuf Ubanwa <yusuf_ubanwa_0@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 07:25:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Acknowledge receipt


Hello VICTIMNAME,
I am still expecting your message in regards to my last mail to you.

Kindly get back to me with the requested information as I will be expecting your speedy contact so as to discuss and ascertain the way forward to the successful finalization of this transaction.
Regards.
Barr. Yusuf Ubanwa Esq.


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