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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:
  • "hundred thousand 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: "JANI WEMBER" <jani_oby777@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: jani_obyy@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:35:51 +0200
Subject: please reply back



Attn/Pls/Dear ,

I am introducing myself as Ms.jani Wember,the only Daugther of late Chief and Mrs Gabriel Wember, I wish to request for your assistance in a financial transaction,Which I wish to invest in your country

I have Nine million two hundred thousand united states dollars.USD($9.200,000.00) to invest in your country, and I will require your assistance in receiving the funds in your personal/company account for investment, I will be gladly to give you 15% of the total sum for your assistance.

I shall be glad to reserve this respect and opportunity for you,if you so desire,but do urge you to give the matter your immediate attention it deserves.and your urgent reply is highly needed,for more detailes and information.
Looking forward to hear from you

Best regards

Yours Faithfully,

JANI WEMBER

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