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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)
  • "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: mrs Sarah Abudullah wazari <mrs_s_wazari@yahoo.ie>
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:16:18 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Re: Donor Acceptance - reminder


Dear Pastor,
Greetings to you and your family .i hope you get the form which i sent back to you.please i am looking forward to hear from you soon, and the documents will be send to you before the diplomat will delivery the consignment {fund} to you .
May God bless you
Thanks
Mr.Wazari


Pastor Robert Ised <EMAILADDRESS> wrote:
My dear friend in Christ,

I am sending this second reminder as our donation cycle for this quarter ends on July 31st. Please fill out the form and return to me as quickly as you are able!

We prefer not do not insist that all our donors are members of the one true faith, we do not ask that you join our church just that you are of our one true faith. If you are not of our faith then still complete the form as best you can. We will fully consider honest God fearing applications from other denominations.

Therefore you are required to complete and return the enclosed form with all due haste considering your health. This form may be filled on your behalf by your legal representatives or somebody known and trusted by you. Once that is done to our church committee's satisfaction and our prayers have been received and accepted by The Blessed Virgin Mary we can proceed with accepting your most generous donation to be used in the Lords work. Amen

In handling your donation we only ask that our expenses are covered plus an administrative fee of 10% of any money expended.

yours in Christ,
Pastor Robert Ised

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Lord, I pray not for me but hear my prayers for this sinner. Amen


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