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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 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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Migan Louis <miganlouis@gig.io>
Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:27:10 -0400
Subject: INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP

    Dear Sir/Ma,
I am a consultant for trade based in Republic of Benin,having gotten your contact,my client is interested in investing her Thirty-Two Million Dollars in your .company or your country in any viable and profitable venture that you will re.commend

Personally,I have eye for real estate investments,such as - building new homes and re-selling Shopping Malls and development of Estates in choice Areas where there would be good dividends for rapid growth

My client is 18 years of age,and she is aspiring to .come and live in your country immediately after confirmation of funds in your accountShe has no knowledge in international business or investments therefore your role model as a guardian is highly needed on this arrangement

We have interest in .companies with potentials for rapid growth in long terms be.cause of her tender age as she wishes to further her edu.cation in the near future

My client is interested in investing her money under your advise,if your country's laws allow foreign investments
Please be assured that the funds are from a genuine source and I am willing to present you all the necessary facts and documents to authenti.cate her claimsKindly send your reply to this E-mail Address: miganlouis@alexandriacc

Cordially Yours,
Dr Migan Louis

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