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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.
  
• 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.
  • andrewenglend@easymail.hu

Fraud email example:

From: Jonathan Charles <jnnc08@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:54:39 +0100 (BST)
Subject: reply


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
recommend.
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 account.She 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
because of her tender age as she wishes to further her education 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 authenticate her
claims.
Cordially Yours,
Dr. Andrew England.
Contact email andrewenglend@easymail.hu



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