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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)
  • ",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)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • richardobosh@jmail.co.za

Fraud email example:

From: "obosh-richard@terra.es" <obosh-richard@terra.es>
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 16:08:03 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: Mutual Benefits Request



Mutual Benefits Request
From Mr. Obosh Richard
Gold Refinary Company
Johannesburg - South Africa.

Dear Friend,

My name is Mr. Obosh Richard. I work for the government owned Gold Refinery Company here in South Africa. I wish you to help me lay claims to balance funds derived from a contract executed by one of our contractors. The total contract sum was US$158,109,000 and US$140,000,000 has already been paid. Leaving a balance of US$18,109,000.

It is my intention to form a company with you when the funds are paid. My area of interest is Real Estate business investment. I also desire absolute confidentiality and professionalism in this transaction. For more information, write to me at (richardobosh@jmail.co.za) with the following information, your Full Name, Home or office Address, Age, Occupation and Direct telephone number so i then call you for us to discuss in details about the entire transaction and investment plans.

I expect your warm reply.
Regards,
Mr. Obosh Richard





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