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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "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)
  • "await your urgent response" (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: ISMAEL MOHAMED <ismael3mo@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:54:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: ASSISTANCE


Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Ismael Mohamed, from Africa and i am
in search of a trustworthy western investor.

I inherited 20 million US dollars and i need
a trust worthy person, that will help me invest this
amount as i do not have any knowledge in Financial investments.

For Further details pls get back to me
as soon as possible with your,

Full Name Address Phone& fax Number

I await your urgent response.

Yours Sincerely,
Ismael Mohamed.


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