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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:
  • "search for a reliable person" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "million united states dollars" (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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: DORIS LEUTHARD <doris_leuthard22@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: doris_leuthard07@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:27:00 -0800 (PST)
Subject: REMAIN BLESSED BELOVED


Hello,

I am Mrs. Doris Leuthard, a Swiss citizen, married to Mr. Frank Leuthard who was into buying and selling of oil products before he died few years ago.
My husband and I were married for eleven years without a child and before he died, I secured the sum of $18million US (Eighteen Million United States Dollars) from him and the funds are in a safe custody.

Is sad to inform you that I am suffering from Cancer and recently, my doctor told me that the sickness is getting out off hand and I could only stay alive in few days time.
Having known my condition, I decided to search for a reliable person or an organization that would use this money in all sincerity for charity purpose.
Any delay in your reply will give me room in search for another person or an organization for the same purpose.

I do not care about your religion but my most concern is for you to use this money for charity purpose as my heart desires.
Until I hear from you my dreams will rest squarely on your shoulders.

Remain blessed,
Mrs. Doris Leuthard.


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