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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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: idris aku <idri_aku2001@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:18:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: VERY URGENT


Dear friend,

How are you today? Hope you are fine.

I have not heared from you since I sent you my previous mail. I travelled and just returned from my trip and did not see your mail.What is the position now? Have you been able to conclude with Union Bank of Nigeria Plc?You should let me know immediately as time is of great essence.

Please treat as very urgent.

Yours sincerely,

Idris.M.Aku.



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