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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:
  • "your urgent reply" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "linda volkov" <lindavolkov60@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: lindavolkov@k.ro
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:59:55 +0100
Subject: Very Important!

Hello,

Please I need your help! I am sorry for the unusual approach as I have
acquired your email address from a random surf for a capable hand to
accomplish an opportunity of mutual benefits. Incase my search was
misdirected, please do indicate after reading this mail.

I am Linda Volkov, mistress to Late Robinson Derrick James - he was a
successful farmer and a merchant. He died in a gastly motor accident on the
11th of August 2001. A copy of his death certificate is with my partner
Deacon Jeffrey Rice. Robin had some huge amount of united states dollars
deposited with a Fiduciary company for his political ambitions; it was
deposited in my name as he never wanted to disclose he was the owner of the
deposit due to his political ambitions(I have the deposit certificate with
me). The details of the deposit is known to just me, my partner Deacon
Jeffrey Rice and our "eye" in the company.

As a result of my intentions to relocate to my native country Russia, I am
constrained by the circumstance to seek your assistance to transfer the
money out for safety and for investment puroses, the earlier we do this the
better for me. When we meet face to face very soonest, you will understand
the reasons why Deacon Rice and myself cannot come out openly to lay claims
at this time but a neutral and capable hand. A power of authority will be
drawn in your favour. Be rest assured that this deal is almost a 100% risk
free.

The funds are in excess of $11.2 million. Can you help? are you capable of
handling funds of this magnitude? are you really trustworthy? For your
assistance you will be offered 30%. Please your urgent reply is highly
needed to enable Deacon Rice ascertain so you can be furnished with details.
I am assuring you that we have done a proper home work to avert any fear of
insecurity to all involved.

Thanking you in advance.

Love,
Ms. Linda Volkov

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