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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:
  • "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
  • "barrister" (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.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: peter stevens <peterstevens30@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 01:24:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: UPDATE


Dear Raoert,,

In continuation of the last mail i sent you i wish to brief you that before we can finally send you the vital documents that will enable you put claims to this funds in Holland i will first of all thanks you for the assistant you are willing to render to my clien't toward this transaction.

This vital document will take me one to two working days to get ready on your name, this document will now make you the beneficiary of the consignment here in Holland, document like the Airway bill, Certificate of deposit and Power of Attorney from me that will give you the full backing when putting claims to the consignment, i will be sending the vital document to you by your fax line and after which you will have to now call the Paragon Security Warehouse and formerly introduce yourself as the new beneficiary of the diplomatic luggages from Kuwait.

They will enlighten you on how you are to proceed in the collection of the consignments. I will also want to use this opportunity to let you know that you should bear in mind that you might be requested to come down to Holland so i will advise that you start making preparations to travel in the invent you are requested to be here to conclude this laudable transaction. You will have to set up a non resident account on your name here in Holland where the money will be lodged before you now start transfering the money to where you intend in investing the money for my client, This is the most important part for her, which i have already put all modalities in place that is why my client sent me down here in Holland.

I hope that the content of this mail has been completely understood and i will appreciate it if you can call me on my direct line + 31- 630-926-532 and also make sure you send me your telephone number and fax number

Regard,

Barrister. Peter Stevens




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