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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:
  • "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. )
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Doris & Kingsley Lampty" <doriskingsley1@ozu.es> (may be fake)
Reply-To: marwatariq2000@yahoo.fr
Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2007 12:25:22 +0000
Subject: Investment and accomodation

Hi

Excuse me in the manner in which I seek your indulgence.
I am miss Marwa Tariq, the only child of my father I am presently living in London as a political refugee, I had to escape due to the American war on terror in my country "May Allah help us.

Before the death of my father he confided in me and told me that he has shiped the sum of money $22.5 Million of oil money out of the country before the invasion of the Americans.

This money is presently in the Vaults of a Security company somewhere in Asia and I have decided to work with you to get this money for subsequent sharing and investment in your country. My Father before his death made me to swear never to return so I need your assistance.

I am prepared to give you 20% of the total sum to act as my representative and 5% will be mapped out for expenses so you do not have to worry about that.

I will give you all details concerning this affair, the name of the security company, their telephone, email and other details that you will need.

The process is not complicated and we can get the money within 2-3 days if we start.

Provide your direct telephone and fax number for effective communication and further more I will like this affair to be kept strictly confidential between us and no third party should be involved for security reason.

Looking forward to your mail.
Yours Faithfully
Marwa Tariq.

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