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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:
  • "into your nominated bank 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)
  • "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
• 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.
  • james32smith2006@hotmail.com

Fraud email example:

From: JAMES SMITH <lawjs49@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2007 07:45:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: immediate response


Attn: Doctor

My name is Barrister, James Smith, I am forty (40) year old. I am the Chairman contract awarding committee to Ministry of Aviation. Republic of Ghana. There is a contract sum which I and my two other executives of the committee, over-estimated. This contract was completed by the foreign contractor and he was paid, but there is a left over $55,000,000.00 Million US Dollar in that Account. I want you to share this privilege with me.

I want to present you to the Bank as a contractor not paid, subsequently as One of the companies that executed contracts, so that the proceed of this account valued at US$55,000,000.00 Million can be paid to your account for subsequent disbursement between you and I. When I receive a positive response and after proper discussion with you, I will furnish you all relevant information that will facilitate the release of the Funds to you An Application will have to be filed to the Bank for processing of the release of the Funds into your nominated Bank account.

I thank you in advance in anticipation for your assistance in enabling me achieves this goal. Please contact me whether or not you are interested in assisting me. This will enable me scout for another partner in even of non-interest on your part.
Note your prompt response will be appreciated.

Thank you.

Barrister, James Smith. (Esq.).
Tel: +2332466-52503
James32smith2006@hotmail.com



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