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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:
  • "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 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.
  • +447031818669 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• 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.
  • freewaychambers@myway.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: freeway.chambers002@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:10:19 +0200
Subject: Barrister Christopher Freeway QC

Hello Sir/Madam,

My name is Christopher Freeway QC (Esq.). I am a Barrister and head of the Queen's Council (Esq.) working with the reputable legal firm - Crown Office Chambers in London United Kingdom. I need to make reservation for me and three of my Legal colleague (3).

Arrival Date: 29th April,, 2007

Departure Date: 15 May, 2007.


Number of Rooms: 4 Rooms,


Length of Stay: 17 Nights.

Get back to me with the TOTAL COST+BREAKFAST+DINNER+APPLICABLE TAXES if the dates mentioned above are free, so that we can confirm reservations immediately with CREDIT CARD.

Your prompt response will be appreciated.

Kindest Regards,

Barrister Christopher Freeway QC


Email:freewaychambers@myway.com


Phone: +44-703-181-8669
Select Guest #: 4
Address Line1: Temple drive City: London
Zip Code: EC4Y 7HJ
Country: United Kingdom

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