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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)
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Fraud email example:

From: "melvin samson" <melvinsamson_32@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: melvinsamson_66@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2006 12:59:52 +0000
Subject: RESPONSE NEEDED

Dear Friend,

I know this email will come to you in good faith,although you have not
received any prior communication from me before now.

But be that as it may, my name is Mr. Melvin Samson and I was privileged to
be the account officer of my deceased client who lost his life sometim ago.

In the process of review of the financial report by my bank, I discovered
that both of you have a similar last name, hence I contacted you so that I
can give you further briefing on my intention and how to disburse the
estate he left behind.

I will most acknowledge your prompt response as that would enable us to
start something immediately.

Sincerely,

Melvin.

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