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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "hundred thousand 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)
  • "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.
  
• 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.
  • mashante1947@aim.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Pascal"<pascmashante1947@myway.com>
Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 11:28:02 -0500 (EST)
Subject:




From: Mr. Pascal MashanteAnglo-Gold CorporationSouth Africa.Email: mashante1947@aim.com Dear Sir/Madam, Please forgive my indignation if this letter comes to you as a surprise and offence as this is the only secured and confidential medium available to seek for a foreign assistance in a business transaction which is of mutual benefit. I am Mr. Pascal Mashante, the chief Auditor of the Anglo-Gold Corporation here in South Africa. I head the Audit Department whose assignment is to audit, review and recommend payment for all contracts/supplies awarded in our Corporation. I have a profiling amount of Twenty Eight Million, Five hundred thousand United States Dollars(US$28.5 Million) which I seek your Partnership in accommodating for me as much as I shall equally be requiring your full confidents and trust. As the Chief Auditor of our Corporation, I had the authority over the transaction and transfer of money which belonged to an American Supplier for his last supply to the
Anglo-Gold Corporation, South Africa before his death. Already, the funds have left the shores of South Africa to a Security and Finance Company in Europe where the final crediting is expected to be carried out. While I was on the process of payment to the American Supplier, he died in an automobile accident along with his wife and two children. All I need from you is to stand as the beneficiary of the above said money and I will re-profile all the documents to your name as the Suppliers so that the Security and Finance Company will transfer the money to you. You will be rewarded with 30% of the total sum for your partnership and co-operartion. While 70% will be for me for future investment in your Country which your advise and expertise will be required for a meaningful investment. Can you be my partner on this issue as I will appreciate your kindness and understanding. Please observe utmost confidentiality and rest assured that this transaction is 100% risk free. I will
like you to confirm your interest on this proposal by a return message through my confidentail e-mail address: mashante1947@aim.com Best regards. Mr. Pascal Mashante

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