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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)
  • "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned 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: "markhasan" <markhasan@myway.com>
Date: Sat, 09 Sep 2006 01:30:58 -1200
Subject: GREDON INVESTMENT & CONSULTANCY.

GREDON INVESTMENT & CONSULTANCY.
24 BP 232 JERICHO, APO MAISON
COTONOU, BENIN-REPUBLIC

Dear Friend ,

I am Mr.Mark Hasan,a broker with GREDON INVESTMENT &
CONSULTANCY.I have a female client who is interested to
invest in your country on partnership basis.

Sequel to this she has asked me to look for and recommend a
reputable and reliable person/company who can conveniently
and sincerely be in partnership with her in the investment.

In her quest,I deem it most necessary to contact you,if you
can willingly accept this and forward us with business
opportunities in your country which will be relatively
lucrative to both parties.

We will most appreciate it if you can give this investment
enquiry a food of thought as we will want you to respond to
this message as quick as possible.

Finally,be informed that all capital investment shall be
provided by my client while all business plans,feasibilty
and ideas shall be made available by you according to the
code of investment in your country.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
Mr.Mark Hasan


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