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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:
  • "into your nominated bank account" (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)
  • "to your nominated bank account" (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)
  • "accredited attorney" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +31644763498 (Netherlands, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "OFFSHORE PAYMENT" <alangeorge_off@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:16:49 +0000
Subject: FROM ALAN GEORGE PAYMENT ADVICE FROM FORTIS FINANCE BV.

Attention Linda Marie Dockery


RE-OUTSTANDING PAYMENT OF $2, 400,000.00USD IN YOUR FAVOUR

We write to inform you that we received a payment advice to process a
transfer of the above mentioned amount in your favor.

We shall implore the services of an accredited attorney in legal department
to assist you in signing all the required documents .

A revalidation file of the fund release voucher will be opened on your
behalf for your fund to be transferred to your designated bank account via
online bank transfer through our corresponding Bank using our online
banking system .

Be strictly advised to adhere to our transfer instructions to enable you
meet up with our requirement regarding the transfer of your fund into your
nominated bank account.

Your fund is covered with a high insurance policy which is in accordance
with article 34b, Subsections 245 of the International Insurance Regulations
as amended in then 1997 Constitution, This is to protect the Prime
Beneficiary of His/Her fund and to avoid misappropriation of the fund.

Be assured that in line with our principal of efficiency , transparency and
customers satisfaction is maintained We will handle all verification with
the highest level of professionalism and discretion to ensure you receive
your fund within the shortest possible time.

Presently your fund is deposited in an ESCROW FORMATTED ACCOUNT , which
means nobodyreserves legal right to tamper with it .

Be informed that the initial activation of your online account deposit to
Fortis Finance are your personal responsibilities as the legitimate
beneficiary and must be totally provided before the final signing of the
transfer documents bear in mind that the stated deposit is a refundable
amount and must be credited into the account of the beneficiary as to be
created.

In accordance to the foreign payment act of 1999 under section 4, are
required to fax or email our verification department with the following
informations :

1. Your full name and address
2. A copy of your valid identification document (International Passport or
Drivers License /any valid identity )
3.Your direct telephone and fax numbers

The reconfirmation of the above is very important, to enable us commence
with the relevant process to facilitate the funds transfer to your nominated
bank account.

As soon as we receive this data, we shall commence with our
verification/vetting process to ensure that the fund is trensferred to the
rightful benefinefiary.

Acknowledge the receipt of this mail and give your consent to the above

REGARDS
MR ALAN GEORGE
ACCOUNTS ADMINISTARTOR
FORTIS FINANCE BV.
TELE: 31 644 763498
FAX: 31-84-713-6210

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