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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:
  • "you are advice to send" (this email uses bad English)
  • "lagos" (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: "Barrister David Obi" <barrdav4@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: barr_david_obi_esq@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:18:55 +0100
Subject: GOODDAY

FROM MR DAVID OBI.
MEMBER OF THE CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE.
12, KOFI ABAYOMI CRESCENT.
VICTORIA-ISLAND. LAGOS.
TELE:2348053007032.Or2348028009013.
Attn. Managing Director,

Sir/Madam,

I am a member of the contract award committee, federal ministry of Petroleum
resources, Nigeria www.nigerianoilgas.com .I am in search of an agent to
assist us in the transfer of thirty Million United State Dollars (USD30M)
and subsequent investment in properties in your country, you will be
required to.

(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.

If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, 20% of the Total
sum of Thirty Million United State Dollars (USD30M) will be for you.10% for
any expense that may incure (both parties) during processing for the
transfer to your nominated bank, while 70% for me and other officials you
are advice to send your information as follows:Your Full Name, Telephone and
Fax Number. And
your Home and company Address this whole process should be fully
accomplished within 5-7 working days,Further information will be given to
you as soon as I receive your positive response via e-mail.

Yours
Faithfully,
MR DAVID OBI.

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