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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 sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • "million united state 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)
  • ",000,000" (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)
  • "utmost confidentiality" (they don't want anyone to point out to you that this is a scam)
  • "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
  • "dormant account" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: rebecca zuma <reebbca_zuuma111@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:33:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT BUSINESS





FROM:(MRS. REBECCA. ZUMA)
GROUND FLOOR,BRISTER HOUSE
191 GOVAN MBEKI STREET,
PORTELIZABRTH,6001,EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA .

DEAR SIR/MADAM,

URGENT BUSINESS

I write to introduce this important business opportunity to you irrespective of the fact that we have not seen or know each other before believing that it will be of immense benefit to both of us. Let me formally introduce myself.I am MRS, REBECCA ZUMA, the chief auditor of the (ABSA BANK) South Africa. I got your particulars from my secretary who operates computer in my earnst search for a reliable individual who can assist me to make this transaction a reality with believe in God that you will never let me down.There is an outstanding sum of ( $26,000,000.00) Twenty Six Million United State Dollars) belonging to Mr. GREIG.E. MARTIN a foreigner and a miner in the Kruger Gold Co. a geologist by profession. This fund was deposited since 2001 and since 2006 nobody has operated on this account.

After going through some old files in the records, l discovered that the owner of this dormant account Mr.GREIG. E. MARTIN does not exist anymore and that if l do not remit this fund out urgently, it would be forfeited for nothing.I am contacting you because of the need to involve with account and foreign beneficiary.I need your full cooperation to make this work out fine beacuse the management is ready to approve this payment to a foreigner, who has the correct information of this account which l will provide to you. Should this interest you, kindly furnish me with your overseas bank account details including your private phone and fax number for easy communication.Meanwhile, l am prepared to transfer this sum of $26Million. With my position now in the office, l can transfer the money to any foreigner's reliable account which you can provide with assurance that this money will be intact pending my physical arrival in your country for sharing. I will destroy all
documents of transaction immeditely we receive this money leaving no trace to any place.

And will also use my position and influence to effect legal approvals and onward transfer of the money to your account with appropriate clearance forms of ministries and foreign exchange departments.I have resolved to compensate you by offering a brokerage commission of 35% net pre-transfer expenses you may incur, 5% set aside for general expenses 60% will be for me and l guarantee you that all expenses during the transfer are subject to refund.

Most importantly, l must emphasize that this business requires the utmost confidentiality and trustworthiness. We need to make an agreement that will bind us together and the same will protect our individual interest in th near future. I will apply for an annual leave to get Visa for a trip to your country once l confirm your readiness for this operation.In recognition to your personal executive power and investment opportunities that is bound in your country, do know that l have in mind to establish a genuine business relationship with you in the nearest future, if you will be able to help me. In order to expedite action, let me receive your approval or reply through the above phone number.

Please accept my compliments,
as l await your kind response.

MRS, REBECCA .ZUMA.



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