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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:
  • "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)
  • "waiting for your urgent response" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: MRS.STACY GRANT <mrsstacygrant@aol.de>
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:31:08 +0100
Subject: KIND ATTENTION AND OPPORTUNITY


Dear Sir /madam
I have a client who wants to invest in your country about US$13Million ( Thirteen Million United States Dollars). My client is a General in the Togo Army and he would want his name to remain a top secret.
If you can handle such a huge sum of investment and help us to move this money to your country either through bank to bank transfer or cash delivery to your country, please get back to me as soon as possible so that we can discuss.
If you can help us, we will discuss the percentage as fee for your efforts.
I am waiting for your urgent response. Please reply .
Thank you.
GRATEFULLY TREAT AS URGENT.
Email: mrsstacygrant@aol.de
Mrs.Stacy Grant

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