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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 us 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)
  • "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: Professor Charles Soludo <charlescbn_soludo01@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 07:17:05 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT INFO!


Dear Justin,

Below is the Account information you needed to send the funds accross to us to enable us complete the transfer of your $25 Million US Dollars into your bank account immediately.

ACCOUNT INFOMATION:-


ABN AMRO BANK NY
NEW YORK
ABN NO: 026009580
SWIFT CODE: ABNUS33

CR.TO.SWIFT CODE: ABNACNSH
A/C. NO: OSA- 710-0059366
BENEF: FANCY STATE LIMITED.


As soon as you make the payment with the above account information, kindly send to me immediately the payment slip of the transfer worth $75,000.

Yes, after this payment there won't be any upfront charges to pay till you receive your entitlement of $25 Million US Dollars.

Try to send the funds today to enable us effect your payment accordingly.

Yours,

Professor Charles Soludo.


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