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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.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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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:
  • "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.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +442000006245
• 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.
  • x1x090@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Joe Robert K" <x1x090@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 02:07:26 +0200
Subject: EXPEDITE ACTION

From: Prof. Joe Robert K
Manchester M27 5FX,
United Kingdom.

Dear Sir,

This is to inform you that your funds of Ten Million United States Dollars (US$10,000,000.00 ) has been approved for immediate delivery to you. For the purpose of clarification, you are advised to reconfirm your Full Names, Direct Telephone Numbers, Physical Address with Zip Code so that there will be no error during the delivery of the funds to you in your country of residence.

Your quick response will be highly appreciated.

Thanks as we await your prompt response.

Faithfully yours,

prof. Joe Robert king
Armor Security Vault and Finance Company;
Manchester M27 5FX, United Kingdom
Tell: +44 200 000 6245
E-mail: < x1x090@yahoo.com.hk >

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam