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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:
  • "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "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: "Dr. Smith Marcus" <drsmithmarcus_1960@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 10:46:31 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Urgent Reply Needed VICTIMNAME


Hello VICTIMNAME,
Thanks once again for your urgent reply towards this matured business. I am very impressed that, I would be transacting business with a well known responsible and honest person.

VICTIMNAME, all I need from you in this transaction is your co-operation, truth and honesty. Once I can get this, nothing will matter most. Note that, you would not make any payment in this business and I will only need your surport to finalise this business.

I will need the below details so I can open an account at the bank with your name as the next of kin to late Williams, your relative. This means you would be owner of the 40million United States Dollars that is in the bank. VICTIMNAME, Please fill and send me back this details so I can get the fill in your name at the bank with your details:
1, Name in Full.......

2, Contact Address.....
3, State.......
4, Country.........
5, Date of Birth......
6, Occupation........
7, Telephone Number.......
8, Fax......

I will be expecting the above details so I can get the file. I will also like to know the best investment you have in your country so we can both onvest together. I will also like us to make a new remix of some of jay songs after the 40million Dollars has been transfered to your account.

Awaiting your comments and urgent reply.

Best Regards,

Dr. Smith Marcus


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