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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:
  • "charles soludo" (the name of a person or institution often appearing 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: GOVERNOR OFFICE <governor_cbn_info@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: info_contractorcbn@uymail.com
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:12:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: SEND THIS INFO'S IMMEDIATELY FOR URGENT COMMENCEMENT.


Dear George,

Mr. George we acknowledge the receipt of your email, I am most delighted after reading your email I find out that you are aware of the fact that I am been fair and truthful to you, I have not cause to lie to you I must confess this. I know you might not believe me but it is the fact.

We only need your assistance to transfer the sum of $8.5m into your bank account.There is no magic that you can handle this transaction except for yourself determination that you can,you don't have to worry yourself over trhe banking proceedures because I have already taking care of that. This fund was originated through OVER-INVOICE from the contractors that has been paid their due contract funds.

The only problem delaying this transaction is your non ability to provide the needed informations for securement of this transaction, see below is the information we need to proceed further with the transfer.
HERE IS THE NEEDED INFO;

YOUR FULL NAME
YOUR CONTACT/MAILING ADDRESS
YOUR TEL/FAX NO'S
YOUR COMPLETE BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS WHICH INCLUDES, SWIFT CODE,
ROUTING NO AND BENEFICIARY NAME.

Kindly send the above information to enable us proceed to the High Court to secure the needed papers that will back you up as the new beneficiary of the said funds.

Awaiting your urgent co-operation and God bless.

Yours faithfully,

Prof. Charles Soludo.


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