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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:
  • "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - that's what the scam is about)
• This email message is a "dying widow" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Morrisa Thompson" <mailmorrisa@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:35:25 +0100
Subject: Good Morning and God bless you


Dear friend

First of all let me introduce myself to you I am Morrisa Thompson from
Malaysia. I am married to late Peter Thompson of blessed memory. We were
married for eleven Years without a child, since his death I too have been
battling with both cancer and fibroid problem.

Recently, my doctor told me that I would not last for few months and having
known my condition I Decided to donate my late husband's
funds(US$5.5Million) deposited with a security company in Europe to any
person that will Utilize this money for himself/herself and also for the
Orphanages, widows so that we can make this world a better place, and as
soon as I receive your reply, I will also issue an Order of authority to the
security company, authorizing them that the said luggage has been willed to
you and a copy of such authorization will be forwarded to you. Any delay in
your reply will give room in sourcing for another person / organization for
this same purpose. Until I hear from you today unfailingly, My dream will
rest squarely on Your shoulders. Do have a nice Day
Morrisa Thompson

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam