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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:
  • "your urgent reply" (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.
  
• 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.
  • linda_volkov7@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "LINDA VOLKOV" <linda_volkov8@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2006 02:26:11 +0000
Subject: HELLO

Hello Sir,

 

Please I need your help! I am sorry for the unusual approach as I have acquired your email address from an internet directory while searching  for a capable hand to accomplish an opportunity of mutual benefits. Incase my search was misdirected, please do indicate after reading this mail.

 

I am Ms. Linda Volkov, mistress to Late Robinson Derrick James - he was a successful farmer and a merchant. He died in a gastly motor accident on the 3rd of November 2001. A copy of his death certificate is with my aide, Deacon Jeffrey Rice. Robin had some huge amount of united states dollars deposited with a Fiduciary company for his political ambitions; it was deposited in my name as he never wanted to disclose he was the owner of the deposit due to his political ambitions(I have the deposit certificate with me). The details of the deposit is known to just  me, Deacon Jeffrey Rice and our "eye" in the company.

 

As a result of my intentions to relocate, I am constrained by the circumstance to seek your assistance to transfer the money out for safety and for investment puroses, the earlier we do this the better for me. When we meet face to face, very soonest, you will understand the reasons why we cannot come out openly to lay claims at this time but a neutral and capable hand. A power of authority will be endorsed in your favour. Be rest assured that this deal is almost a 100% risk free.

The funds are in excess of $11.2 million. Can you help? are you really capable of handling funds of this magnitude? are you really trustworthy? For your assistance you will be offered 30%. Please your urgent reply is highly needed to enable Deacon Rice ascertain so you can be furnished with details. I am assuring you that we have done a proper home work to avert any fear of insecurity to all involved. Send your response to my private email address below immediately;

MS LINDA VOLKOV

EMAIL ADDRESS:

linda_volkov7@hotmail.com

Thanking you in advance.

Love,

Ms. Linda Volkov

Very Important!

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