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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 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)
  • "contract award committee" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: francis okoh <frn.okoh44@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <francis.okoh01@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:17:22 -0600
Subject: I Need Your Help.



I am Mr Francis Okoh,member of the contract award committee, Federal Ministry of Agriculture,Nigeria.I am in search of an agent to assist with the transfer of 12.6 Million United States Dollars and subsequent investment in your country.You will be required to:(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum(2) Advise on lucrative areas of investment(3) Assist in purchase of properties.If you decide to render your service ,then i will be ready to give to you something tangible for your assitance.Please let me know of your interest to assist me with this by indicating your full names,your occupation and also your contact telephone numbers.After receiving this information,i will let you know the necessary procedures. Regards, Mr Francis Okoh
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