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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:
  • "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: "dessmith@terra.es" <dessmith@terra.es>
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:59:09 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: Hello


Hello
I am Mr Daniel Smith,an accountant in the attorney generals office in
Lagos .I have a business transaction that involves the transfer of a large
amount of money $120,500,000.I need a trust worthy foreigner whom i can transfer this money into his or her account.Any empty account can serve to collect this money.Get back to me for more information if you are interested in assisting me.
Send to me your full name,Age and a ready phone number so that i can asses if you are capable of handling a deal like this.
You will be dully rewarded for your efforts

Regards
Mr Daniel Smith
AUDITOR





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