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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: OWEN BELLO <owenbello2006@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 05:08:09 +0100 (BST)
Subject: TREATH AS URGENT


dear friend

thank you for the email and the effort you have made for this transaction,

you know the next to thing to do you need to send me your informations

1] your banking account number

2] your driving licence

3] your international passport

4] your telephone number

5] your higher institution certificate

just try are do that ok

MY BEST REGARDS MR OWEN BELLO

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Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam