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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)
  • "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • +22993880262 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
• 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.
  • samkugu@executivemail.co.za

Fraud email example:

From: Ammed Kuter <emmedkut04@hotmail.fr>
Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2007 12:03:27 +0100
Subject: PAYMENTS INSTRUCTIONS



Dear Friend I'm glad to inform you of my success in getting those funds transferred by a new partner from CHINA. Presently Iam in CHINA for invesment projects Meanwhile, i didn't forget your past efforts and attempts to assist me in transferring those funds despite that it failed us some how.

In appreciation of your earlier assistance,I have decided to compensate you with the sum of $1.500,000 in a cheque, he will send you the check as soon as you contact him.

He can be Contacted with the details below;

Cotact Person:Mr.Sam AkuaguaguEmail: samkugu@executivemail.co.za,Tel; +229 938 802 62Addres: 016 portor, de valis mashe, Cotonou Benin.
Also let me know when you receive and cash the cheque.
Best Regards,Mr Ammed Kuter
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