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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)
  • "transfer into your 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)
  • "waiting for your urgent response" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
  • "keep it confidential" (they don't want anyone to point out to you that this is a scam)
  • "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "larry balogun" <larrybalogun014@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: jn.balogun@universal.pt
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2007 03:46:07 +0200
Subject: Att

Dear Friend,



I am the Son of ex-inspector General of Police (Mr. Tarfa Balogun) my name
is larry Balogun.



The federal republic of Nigeria Government had just discovered my father
secret accounts which I strongly believe that if they also discover the
money my father deposited on my name,it will also be confiscated by the
federal government of Nigeria Please i will like to transfer the sum of
(USD$25.5 Million) into your account before the government discover it.



I have made every arrangement with my attorney on how you are to receive the
money into your bank account secretly. Which I need your immediate
assistance and I have agreed for 25% of the money for you as soon as this
money is transfer into your account.



Note I hope to come over to your country as soon as these funds come to your
possession.



This Transaction is 100% risk free and you must keep it confidential. As
soon as we transfer this fund, we will invest it in any profitable
investment in your country, like Real Estate or any lucrative business based
on your advice.



If you accept my proposal, kindly get back to me to declare your interest
through email with your personal information as listed below.



1. Full Name.
2. Home and Office Address.
3. Phone and Fax Number.
4. A Copy of Any Valid ID.
5. Account Details Where You Want The Funds Transferred Into.
So that with this information I can now be able to transfer this said fund
into your account.



I am waiting for your urgent response.



Best Regards,



larry Balogun

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