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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:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
  • "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "await your urgent response" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
  • "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
  • "abuja" (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.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: "ISNANTO PARKA" <isnanto_parka1@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: watsonxxb@yahoo.ie
Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2006 01:26:29 +0000
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL.......................FROM ISNANTO PARKA

BUSINESS PROPOSAL.......................FROM ISNANTO PARKA
PARKA AND ASSOCIATES BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS
6 YELE STREET, ZONE III WUSE, F.C.T ABUJA.
EMAIL: PHONE NO: Our Ref: UN/UND/1034
Your Ref: REPATRIATON OF THE SUM OF $25,000,000USD.
_______________________________________________________

l am,Isnanto Parka an indonesian citizen, attorney President Charles Taylor
of Liberia on international matters.The unfortunate incident that brought
about the hurried exit of my client,President Charles Taylor, from power
prompted him to act quickly and decisively in securing one of the legacy of
the family.However, due to my intimacy with the president, and the exile
situatione acknowledged me of the secrete location of funds at the tune of
$25,000,000 ( twenty five million united states dollars ) which was
deposited in a security company in Nigeria,where he is presently residing as
a fugitive. I contacted you because I am asked by my client{Charles
Taylor}to look for a foreigner whom we will move this consignment under
his/her custody. He is serious of transferring this consignment out of this
country for offshore delivery because of some facts and family problems that
presently exist.
These facts are:

1.His fears of limited rights as a fugitive in Nigeria.
2.Lack of trust and insecurity of Nigerian banks and security companies.
3.His future plans of relocation to Europe,Asia or America .
4.Plans of international business involvement and investment.

Every legal document the security company may request from you before they
could release this consignment under your custody is presently with me. Be
informed that this transfer is 100% risk free. I will appreciate to receive
your quick reply towards this letter (Offer) so that we shall proceed
immediately while you include your telephone number on your letter to me.
kindly notify me through my e-mail address above so that l can furnish you
with more details. While I await your urgent response, your confidentiality
is solicited to serve us better.You are entitled to 18% of the money once
the deal is through and hope if you can in investing the fund in the
appropriate area.

Thanks.
Best regards Isnanto Parka

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