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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.
  
• 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.
  • +447045700236 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Joy <gtmailn70@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: mnson888@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 05:59:03 -0800 (PST)
Subject: MY DEAR FRIEND


MY DEAR FRIEND

Good morning,I want to drop you a quick note because I did not hear back from you concerning the information I sent you the other day.Incase you did not recieve the letter introducing my intent. I am Mrs Joy Nash from london.I got your contacts through my personal research and out of desperation decided to reach you through this medium. I have USD$20 million for investment purpose. I want you to recieve this fund on my behalf and invest on a profitable business ventureon an agreed terms.If you are interested please get intouch with me as soon as possible for more details.Include your private telephone number in your
Response.

Thanks
Mrs Joy Nash
number is +44 70457 00236

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