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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:
  • "million us 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.
  
• Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: CODY PROVEN <cumminginfo@yahoo.it>
Reply-To: c_proven00@yahoo.co.in
Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 19:37:23 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: FROM CODY PROVEN ESQ, IMPORTANT INTENT

Message from Mr. Proven Esq.
Cody Proven ESQ (President)
Proven & Associates Limited
Good Day,

I write to you based on a request by an investor and his need for
investment/funds transfer.

My name is Cody Proven Esq. a Financial Consultant/Attorney based in
London. My company most times represents the interests of very wealthy
Investors/Individuals due to the sensitivity of the position they hold
in the society and the unstable investment environment of our country,
they evacuate majority of their funds into more stable economies and
developed nations where they can get good yield for their money.
I was recently approached by a Reserved Client of mine, whom I had
personally worked with a few years ago when he was a Finance Minister
and wants me to source for a reliable and trustworthy individual such as
yourself, who will be willing to receive money on his behalf abroad,
and at the same time advise on what form of investment that will be
embarked with the funds when perfectly received.

The client has offered these terms:
1. 25% commission paid to you upon receipt of the funds through the
original sum to be transferred. The funds in question are $45.3Million US
Dollars.
2. Your details will be used to have the funds evacuated and
you will standas the principle owner of the funds and will deal
directly with the Remittance Bank without the involvement of the
Investor.

If these terms are agreeable to you, kindly let me know and I will
provide you with all necessary information and procedures involved.

Sincerely yours,

Cody Proven ESQ (President)
C.P Proven & Associates Limited.

PS* The client is willing to make available the fund to your possession
and in your country within 3 days of confirmation of your capabilities

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