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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• 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 free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • khalwalecolone@aim.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "colonekha1@terra.es" <colonekha1@terra.es>
Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 01:45:51 +0100 (MET)
Subject: INVESTMENT(FUND RELOCATION)



INVESTMENT(FUND RELOCATION)

FROM MR.COLONE KHALWALE, KENYA

Dear Friend,

FUND RELOCATION FOR INVESTMENT

I humbly seek your assistance in a business transaction that requires your ability to invest on our behalf for a minimum period of 5years, without the inference of a third party.

The fund emanated from individual wealth, Political contribution, and contract kick - back by party members towards their next parliamentary election. With the present situation,

I urge to relocate the funds to you for safe keeping/Investment, hence my decision to contact you. Details would be disclosed and the possibility to meet with you, on your ability to handle this transaction legally. The fund for the investment is valued at $ 50 Million.

Thanks and look forward to your response.

Regards,


Bonny Khalwale colone
Email: khalwalecolone@aim.com






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